Gluck Child Care is truly a hidden gem! I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school!…read moreKristy (Director) and Susan (Head Teacher) are incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely care about the children and their families, including their staff. They go above and beyond to ensure that every child feels safe, nurtured and loved! The teachers are incredibly nurturing and communicative, sending daily updates and photos on ClassDojo in order to provide the families with a sense of security. My wife and I had the opportunity of enrolling our daughter years back and we couldn't have been happier. She enjoyed going to school everyday and especially thrived in the Kittens class with Mrs. Diem (she's a Godsend & baby whisperer). I recommend this program to anyone looking for a safe, nurturing environment with well-trained, educated staff who provide consistent, stimulating, and age-appropriate care for young children! For up-to-date pricing, it is recommended to contact the school directly.

My son attended this preschools for 6 months and I couldn't be any happier. Very kind and caring…read morestaff, they have a lot of fun games for kids. Good food is provided for kids, but since my son is picky, they let me bring his food as well. It is free to add you kids name to their waitlist.

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!

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.

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.

We couldn't have asked for a better preschool for our daughter. She attended from the time she…read moreturned 2 until she started TK, and it became like a second home to her. Miss Gladys creates such a warm, loving, and well-organized environment. She has an amazing ability to guide children with patience and kindness--without ever needing to raise her voice. The children listen, eat their healthy home-cooked meals, and take their naps because they feel safe, respected, and cared for. The preschool is always clean, organized, and welcoming. Beyond the loving care, the children learn so much. My daughter developed independence, learned her letters and numbers, and built the confidence she needed to start school. Thanks to Miss Gladys, I truly feel my daughter is more than ready for TK. The best proof of how much she loves this place is that every day at pickup she never wants to leave. She always has to give Miss Gladys a hug--sometimes even coming back for one more before we finally head home. We are incredibly grateful for the love, care, and dedication Miss Gladys has shown our daughter over the years. We will always remember these special years and highly recommend this preschool to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, and enriching place for their child.

This school is one of the best schools I could ever enrolled my daughter in. My daughter went for 2…read moreyears and I'm very pleased of how much she has learned. Being a single Latina mother it's hard to trust anyone with your kid. She was the only one out of my 3 kids to enroll in daycare/school . She has grew so much in education and personality. Has also developed amazing being more confident and as a team player ! I'm so grateful for Mrs Gladys and her team !!!! Not only she was my daughter teacher she became family . Very well organized! So professional! Very communicative! And she cares for your kid like if they was your own ! Thank you Mrs Gladys and your team for doing an excellent job! Preparing my daughter to go into Kindergarten! 100% recommend this daycare !

We've had our toddler at this school for almost 2 years and it's been a wonderful experience! The…read morestaff and teachers know each kid so well, and my son has great relationships with his teachers and friends at school. His development has progressed quite a bit since he started, and they were very supportive with potty training. Definitely recommend to any parents looking!

Our daughter attended Golden Poppy for 2 years since she was 3 months old, and we couldn't have…read moreasked for anything better. She's had amazing teachers the whole time. The teachers always have fun activities planned, and send pictures and videos throughout the day! Somewhat recently they came under new ownership. Honestly I have no idea who the previous owner was, I don't think I ever saw or met them. But Sabriya is there every day, and you can definitely tell the difference. They've redone all the classrooms, they constantly have fun events planned (like a giant blow-up slide and ball pit for graduations, water days every Friday in July, reptile presentations and Kona ice, a Disney party with activities, snacks, and prizes for all the kids, etc.), and they've even added a food / lunch service (we didn't opt in to that, but the menu options looked good). They've also put in more security cameras and made other improvements. Everything looks completely different now, and they're still adding more! They also offer parents nights out, where they have dinner and fun activities planned for the kids so the parents can get away for a night. We never opted in for any of these either, but I thought it was pretty cool seeing the different themed nights they had planned. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better daycare experience. Shoutout to all of our daughter's favorite teachers, especially Ms. Alma, Ms. Jamie, Ms. Diana, Ms. Jennifer, and Ms. Thelma (and many others)!

Both of our kids attended/are attending this preschool, which is a testament to how much we love…read morethe school and trust that they will provide the best care for our children. The director, Ms. Sandy, is genuinely caring and very hands-on with day-to-day management. The office staff are friendly, organized, and incredibly responsive. You can just tell that they adore the children - my daughter will make a point to stop by the office everyday to say hello :) While we have had great experiences with all the teachers (from the 2 year old class to kinder, as we have experienced it all), Ms. Angel, the kindergarten teacher is especially amazing and remains our child's favorite teacher of all time, even when it has been several years since graduating. The facilities are clean and well-maintained, and the activities are thoughtful and fun--water play in the summer is a huge hit, and the class performances are super fun as well. I also love that the school app shares photos and short videos for the day, which keeps us connected to our child's school activities. Longer care hours (8-5:30) and year-long care with minimal closing days is also so convenient for working parents. Would recommend the school wholeheartedly - we have been burned with prior experiences at another preschool, and were so lucky to have found Bright Horizons as a safe, nurturing and warm place for our kiddos.

I want to share my review in two parts, as my child's experience at this school was mixed. He was…read moreenrolled from February 2023 through June 2024. Part 1: Exceptional Experience - 5 Stars The primary reason we chose to remain with Bright Horizons was that, after the incidents in the previous classroom, my child was moved to Ms. Angel's class. From that point forward, we had no issues or concerns. Ms. Angel's dedication and professionalism are extraordinary...well beyond the five stars Yelp allows. She provided weekly curriculum updates, clearly communicated her teaching approach, and scheduled meetings (in person and via Zoom) whenever we had questions. Her nurturing and engaging classroom environment gave my child a sense of security and confidence. Many families, including ours, felt she offered such a high level of care that they even considered delaying kindergarten for another year just to keep their children with her, and some did! Part 2: Classroom Concerns - 3 Stars Before transferring to Ms. Angel's class, my child was in the Mo Willems Room, led by Ms. V and Ms. P, where two concerning incidents occurred:     1.    Henna Activity (Spring 2023) Excerpt from the letter I wrote to the school: "Thank you for including my child in classroom activities--he is always eager to participate, and we appreciate that. However, I believe parental consent should have been requested before applying henna to a child's skin, as it is semi-permanent. When he came home, he became frightened that the design would not wash off. I didn't know it was henna at first and scrubbed his hand, unintentionally irritating his skin. Had we been informed, we could have explained what to expect and prevented the anxiety it caused. Considering that the school requires permission for sunscreen application, it seems reasonable that the same policy apply to henna or any other semi-permanent skin products."     2.    Disciplinary Incident (September 2023) Another concern was a disciplinary action reported by my child: "After school, my child told me that a teacher pinched his cheek hard enough to hurt his teeth. He was tearful and said he felt scared to return to class. I wanted to understand what happened from the teacher's perspective before making assumptions, but the nature of the discipline...physical pinching, was concerning and not appropriate for a preschool setting." Final Thoughts Although our initial experience in the Mo Willems Room was disappointing, the transition to Ms. Angel's class was transformative. She set a high standard for care, communication, and teaching excellence, and we had no further problems throughout the rest of his enrollment.

Great quality backup care. Staff is friendly and the online booking process is straightforward …read more There were a few forms I had to fill out upfront. The staff is very friendly and I feel at ease knowing my daughters are being well taken care of. I like the security and how clean the facility ease. The staff is very interactive with the kids and I like the beautiful artwork my kids come home with. I also like the app and that gives live notifications on food, naps, diaper changes, and activities. Overall, great value for backup care.

This is a wonderful childcare facility with excellent directors (Ms Dani and Ms Jennifer) and…read moreteachers (ms Jessica). We sent both our kids for back up care here at this center. The teachers took very good care of them and they always came home happy. We are really sad that BH is closing this facility. As working parents, it was a relief knowing that kids will be safe and in trustworthy hands. We miss this center already. It's been really difficult getting back up care reservation at BH family center in Del Mar.

We have two boys at Sorrento Valley KinderCare and couldn't be happier! Our 2-year-old is in…read moreDiscovery Preschool 1 with Ms. Frankie and Ms. Brianna, and our 4-year-old is in Preschool 2 with Ms. Haleh and Ms. Simin/Ms. Julia. All the teachers are incredibly kind, patient, and responsible. They give our kids so much love and attention every day -- you can tell the children genuinely adore them. In addition, the staff including Ms. Ursula, Ms. Alyssa, and Ms. Tatina are extremely responsible and do an excellent job managing and organizing everything smoothly. The classroom activities are wonderful: they learn about plant structures, animals, seasons, and so much more. Ms. Heather's enrichment classes (cooking, music, phonics, math, etc.) are a huge hit -- our boys look forward to them every time! During summer, there are so many fun events like Water Day and Petting Zoo that keep the kids excited. The hours are very flexible (7am-6pm) with very few holidays, which is a lifesaver for working parents like us. We also love the app -- it sends daily photos and videos, and we literally live on it! Watching both our boys grow and thrive here has been such a joy. We highly recommend Sorrento Valley KinderCare to any family looking for a caring, engaging, and reliable preschool!

We absolutely loved our 8 years at Sorrento Valley KinderCare! All three of our kids started here…read moreas tiny babies (as young as 3 months old), and I truly believe this center helped prepare them not only for elementary school but for life in general as little humans. The teachers here are unmatched -- so caring, patient, and genuinely invested in each child. Our kids grew up learning important social skills, making friends, and thriving in a warm, welcoming environment. The center itself is always clean, well-organized, and inviting. Communication with families is excellent, and the food they provide is not only nutritious but something my kids actually looked forward to each day. Over the years, friends who tried other centers would always say, "nothing compares," and we couldn't agree more. Leaving was bittersweet -- so sad to say goodbye, but we're forever grateful for the foundation KinderCare gave our children. This place will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we can't wait to come back for visits!

Wanted to take a moment to update my review of YMCA's Summer Camp experience now that our youngest…read moreturned 5 and has joined her big brother (10 year old) at camp. The YMCA Dan McKinney location continues to be rockstars when it comes to their summer camp experiences for the kids. There is a reason we come year after year and it has to do with the quality of their high interest, highly engaging camps. The counselors continue to work hard to ensure all campers are having a blast and be so patient and kind in those moments of overwhelm. As an educator myself, I greatly appreciate the care and effort of each counselor we've met this summer. I see the effort and it doesn't go unnoticed. Our oldest (10 year old, autism and ADHD) continues to love the different camps he's been a part of this summer. Slime, Harry Potter, Adventure (I mean....they're going on amazing field trips to Petco Park and Safari Park!), and soon Parkour. Our youngest (5 year old) has loved gymnastics, Disney Jr, and coming up Little Gardeners. It just feels good as a parent (and special needs parent at that) to drop off your kids knowing they're safe, going to make some new friends, and thoroughly enjoy each activity each day. Registration is straightforward, communication each week is clear and helpful, checking in and out also a breeze. 10/10 So, thank you YMCA Dan McKinney for continuing to provide amazing camps for our kids and kudos to all of the counselors who are gems in bringing these camps to life for these/my kids.

I recently joined this YMCA as a member through my insurance to try some of the exercises classes…read moreoffered. I have been happy with the facilities, the host/hostess of the classes I attended and the friendly atmosphere overall.