This is a magical place filled with incredible educators. My children have received a priceless…read moreeducation that has instilled a love of learning in them that is truly remarkable.

It is a fantastic community to be a part of! A lovely campus, supportive staff and great teachers!read more

This part time preschool service is not only affordable but also an incredible program offered…read morethrough escondido rec department. It is seriously Escondido's best kept secret for parents/caretakers of toddlers. Children must be potty trained to attend and min age 3. The dedicated staff encourage parents to shadow and volunteer 1x/month which really gets all the families involved. There have been 4 class sessions per school year (m/w or t/th for 3-4 year olds) or (m/w/f or t/th for 4-5 year olds) and each session is about 2-3 hours long which is all my son can really sit through. HIGHLY recommend you being prepared to sign up your child day of registration opens and the school year follows a regular academic calendar. They don't publicize this program enough, so keep an eye on the escondido rec page for registration or call the city rec department. My son has participated in this program + summer program last 2 years and I am so grateful for the affordable and fantastic preschool community. He has developed leaps and bounds socially and academically. Miss Kathy has been teaching here for 24 years and miss Nicole , her classroom assistant is also so patient and awesome with the kids. My son didn't qualify for the income based free city preschool nor did he meet age requirements for preK through EUSD. This was a great resource for parents who fall "in between."

I've had my boys here for going on 3 years and the staff is amazing. Ms. Juju and Ms. Angie are…read morepros and know what they are doing and really care about the kids. Price has inched up to $495 for a 5-week session, but it may be reduced for some situations. They made baking soda and vinegar volcanoes last week!

We strongly recommend Eastgate Christian School. Our son has been attending for more than one year,…read morestarting when he was 2 years old. The teachers in the several classes he has been a part of have provided excellent education, and he loves his teachers and classmates. He has learned a variety of skills, including English, numeracy, and physical movement - one of his favorite activities is gardening plants in the school. In addition, they offer flexible services, such as extended care. The administration team is truly commendable. When we relocate to our country, the school provided exceptional support to his school transition. In summary, we love Eastgate Christian School and would like to express our strong recommendation to parents who think about preschools for their kids in San Diego.

My daughter goes to this school. Ms. Yolanda has been an excellent teacher to my daughter. She has…read morelearned so much these last few months and always looks forward to going to school to see her friends and teachers. They also have a physical education program that she enjoys participating in as well! Just want to thank Eastgate Christian School and especially Ms Yolanda for teaching my daughter so much I really appreciate you guys!

I sent my child here 2 years ago and was disappointed with the care my child received so I moved my…read morechild elsewhere. I have received large erroneous bills every year since then, and they are a pain to get cleared. The childhood education center is subpar and the finance department is even worse.

This is in reference to the 1 yr old class room, BE CAUTIOUS when choosing this school!…read more Kids are unattended and ignored! Teachers seem like they don't want to be there! They look lazy and not involved with the kids. I've seen 3 different teachers over a period of 4 months, that let kids cry without checking in on them to know why they are crying (ignoring them) on many occasions. Ive reported a teacher that was temperamental, ruff/forceful and mishandling a 1 yr old and the california state told me they can only take my complaint for being temperamental forceful/ruff and mishandling a kid. And theres no ''law'' that says that a teacher needs to attend to a crying baby, they can leave them to cry as long as they want! Well this was shocking to me bc 1yr old cannot talk, they cry when they need something. The teacher i reported was moved to another class room and not fired! With her temperament she should not be in contact with any kids. When i immediatly confronted the director of the program, ive told her to watch the camera's to see exatly what the teacher has done, she said that the camera's do not record!!! What the use of having them??? Be cautious!

Moving to San Diego with my family, we knew we needed community. What we didn't expect was to find…read morea home. But that's what the Lawrence Family JCC has become. I grew up at the J in West Palm Beach, so walking into this JCC felt instantly familiar. Forty years later, I'm back, now with my own kid, and the feeling is the same. Warm. Welcoming. Real. In just a short time, we've gained so much. New friends. Family fun. Arts and culture. Holiday celebrations. I joined a basketball league. My wife and I use the gym. Our kids thrive in afterschool programs. There's something for everyone. Whether you're new to town or have been here for years, the J brings people together in all the best ways. It just feels like home.

I swam at the JCC pool. The water was much too hot for anyone serious about swimming, and the pool…read morecould use a cleaning. The staff were fine, but the other patrons were extremely unwelcoming and unfriendly.

Our son attended Sorrento Valley Children's Center in Ms Marla's class and we couldn't be happier…read morewith the love and care he received. The teachers are incredibly kind and attentive, and our son always felt safe, supported, and happy in their care. In fact, he often didn't want to leave at pick-up because he loved spending time in their amazing play area--complete with playhouses, trains, trucks, and plenty of space to run. He made wonderful friends and truly thrived here. We are so grateful to the owners and directors Carol, Elana and, who make the entire experience seamless for parents--exactly what you hope for when sending your toddler off to school. We couldn't recommend Sorrento Valley Children's Center more highly!

This review is long overdue. Our daughter attended here for 1/2 a year in the 4 yr old room many…read moreyears ago now. Carol was amazing in helping us figure out a part time space for her and my daughter loved her experience. Not only did she learn so much, she felt safe and loved here. It's an older facility, but feels safe and we had a great experience.

Earlier this year, we moved away from San Diego to be closer to family, and leaving La Jolla…read moreMontessori School (LJMS) community was one of the hardest parts of that decision. LJMS is truly a best-in-class school. As a first-time mom, this was my first experience with a school for my son, and I had as they say "all the feels". From day one, though, I felt nothing but peace of mind dropping him off. I knew he would be safe, cared for, and getting an incredible education. A few things that stood out: * Safety: LJMS takes security seriously. From drop-off to pick-up, every detail is thoughtfully considered, and I really appreciated that. * Education: I knew my son was getting a strong academic foundation, but what impressed me most was the focus on the whole child. The school goes beyond academics and teaches kids how to be respectful, independent, and kind. * Care: The teachers, aides, and staff genuinely care about the children. It never felt like people were just doing a job, it felt like they truly wanted to be there. We were greeted with warm smiles every day and my son came home with a smile on his face every day. If you're looking for a school for your child, I can't recommend LJMS enough.

Both of my children have been going to La Jolla Montessori School. My son since 18 months of age in…read morethe toddler program and he is now 5 and in his 3rd year of the Primary class. My daughter also started at 18 months and is now 3 and in another one of the primary classrooms. All their teachers have been amazing, kind, and experienced. Clear communication in regards to expectations and our children's needs. The classrooms are beautiful and truly uphold Montessori standards.

My son joined Brenda's Montessori Preschool just before his 4th birthday, and stayed until joining…read morekindergarten when he turned 5. I wish we had found her sooner! She takes kids as young as 2.5, and is absolutely amazing. Brenda provides a warm, gentle and loving environment, and it was common to hear my son say how much he loved her. I always felt confident and safe leaving him in her care, knowing he'd be well taken care of no matter what extra support he may need on that particular day. In addition to the wonderful environment, the generous amount of outdoor playtime was appreciated, and the fact snacks and lunch are provided. The educational component was phenomenal - he learned so much and was guided to build on his natural strengths. I can't say enough wonderful things about this preschool. The only thing that was a challenge for us was the late naps, as the children nap from 3:00-5:00, making the standard preschool bedtime of 7:30/8:00 impossible (for us). Brenda graciously helped accommodate by waking my son up early at 4:00 to help make bedtime a bit easier, which was appreciated. I look forward to sending my 2nd son to her when he's old enough!

My 3.5 year old daughter goes to Brenda's and she is incredibly happy there. She spent a year at…read morean amazing preschool in North Park, but we moved to the UTC area so we transferred her to this school and were worried about the transition, but she has basically been delighted since day one. On vacations, she regularly talks about how she misses Mrs. Brenda and can't wait to see her again. A few months after starting at this school, my daughter suddenly became potty trained and started to read and write on her own. It is possible that is just a coincidence and was going to happen anyway, but I'm pretty sure that Mrs. Brenda had a lot to do with it. I'm amazed at how much reading and writing my 3.5 year old can do now. She independently sat down at our dining room table one day last December and wrote Santa a letter. I was blown away when she showed me all that she had written. She also learns to clean up there as it is a Montessori and all the children are taught to only play with one toy at a time and then put it away when they are done with it. The school is in Mrs. Brenda's home and is very small: there are usually about eight kids there each day. Many of the kids are international and many don't speak fluent English. In my opinion that is a positive, as my daughter regularly comes home and teaches me words in other languages. All meals and snacks are included, which is really nice for all of us since I don't have to pack lunches, she gets a variety of new and hot foods, and all of the children eat the same meals. This school is also not picky about drop off and pick up times (as many schools are) and as long as it is open you can pick up and drop off at anytime. Sometimes I drop my daughter off at 7:30am and sometimes I drop her off at 11am and no one minds a bit. It is so nice to have lazy, relaxed mornings when we feel like it, but also be able to drop her off early if I have morning meetings. The one thing I don't like is that the TV is on sometimes, but the positives far outweigh the negatives. In summary, this school is great. It feels a little alternative as it is small and in-home, but I recommend you schedule a tour and check it out.