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.

Our daughter loves it here! This was her first exposure to a school setting. We moved from a…read moredifferent city and the staff was great with communication and accommodating to our needs (touring, scheduling, etc). After starting school, she has thrived in creativity and self-initiative - she has a lot of fun with all of the art projects in Mrs. Allen & Mrs. Tanya's class and has taken those skills to do even more independent crafting/activities at home. She tells us about how she enjoys her time with classmates and we're thankful that they're all kind & respectful to each other. She's enjoyed it so much that we are keeping her for a summer session + an additional year instead of starting TK. The freedom to create & play, attentive care and communication of the teachers and staff, and flexibility of the schedule have made all the difference!

Northminster Preschool has been fantastic! We've been here for 2 years since our daughter turned 2…read more We will be continuing her enrollment for another year when she turns 4 to be in the pre-K class. She loves the arts and crafts and the really nice outdoor playground. The kids eat outside (snack and lunch) and the location is great if you live in N. Clairemont. Highly recommend this preschool, we have seen our daughter progress so much since she started!

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.

Words cannot express how grateful I am for the love, care, and education our son received at The…read moreSprout House. It is clear that Adam and Laura do not just run a daycare, they provide a high-quality preschool experience in a warm, nurturing home environment. As an educator myself, I truly appreciate the classroom setup and the weekly activities provided. It is clear that the children participate in thoughtfully planned experiences that encourage learning through play, exploration, and social interaction. Our son loved attending The Sprout House for nearly 3 years. While we are sad to see him leave, he is thriving and well-prepared for TK thanks to Adam and Laura. We will always be grateful for everything they have done, and I recommend The Sprout House without hesitation.

We feel incredibly lucky to have found this daycare and cannot say enough wonderful things about…read morethe care our family has received over the years. Both of our children attended here, and it truly became a second home for them. From the very beginning, they were loved, cared for, supported, and treated with so much patience and kindness. As a parent, there is nothing more comforting than knowing your children are in a safe, nurturing, and loving environment while you're away, and we always had complete peace of mind knowing they were here. Laura and Adam have been such a special part of our children's early years, and we are so grateful for all of the love, attention, and memories they have given our family. Saying goodbye is honestly bittersweet, we are so sad to leave, but we feel incredibly thankful that our children had such a wonderful place to grow and learn. We couldn't recommend this daycare more highly!

We are very happy with the experience we've had during our daughter Elena's first year at the…read moreschool. Her growth has been remarkable in every way -- academically, emotionally, and socially. From the very beginning, we felt welcomed and part of a true community, which made all the difference for us as a family. Principal Dena Stoneman is always attentive, approachable, and thoughtful in every detail. Secretary Sara Sinclair is a kind and loving person, always willing to help with warmth and efficiency. We are also deeply grateful to Elena's teachers -- Ms. Chu, Ms. Delgado, and Ms. Andy -- for the care, dedication, and love they've shown throughout her learning journey this year. We fully trust the school and are excited to continue this journey with you all in the upcoming school year!

It has taken me months of reflection to write this review because our experience with MMS was…read moredeeply confusing and upsetting. Our 3-year-old daughter started at MMS in January 2024. We really loved her primary teachers, and initially, she seemed to be doing well. There were a few incidents of misbehavior (hitting, biting, not listening--maybe three times?) but overall, it was a positive experience. She made friends, spoke happily about school and her teachers, and seemed engaged. From the beginning, I found Dena to be condescending and sanctimonious, but I tried to overlook it. After summer camp, she returned to the same class with many of the same students. But from the start of the new school year, we began receiving frequent calls and incident reports about her behavior--hitting, biting, disrupting nap time, etc. Over the next few months, things unraveled. Our daughter no longer wanted to go to school. She became hysterical every morning at drop-off. We received daily incident reports and multiple phone calls from the school. At home and in other settings, playdates, gymnastics, family events, her behavior was very different. She wasn't perfect, but she was typical for a 3-4-year-old. It began to feel like the school had completely lost control of the situation. She was regularly sent to the office for "breaks" or timeouts, but she would just sit and color, so it didn't feel like a consequence to her. The school called us to pick her up early several times, saying they couldn't manage her and that she was essentially a danger to others. She also began saying things like "I'm bad" and "I'm mean," which was a major red flag. We took her to the pediatrician, an occupational therapist, and had her evaluated for ADHD and other potential concerns. Everything came back within the range of typical development. We had multiple meetings with the school. Dena assured us they were trying everything, but their actions didn't reflect that. Eventually, they asked if we could switch her to half days. Although it was a major challenge for our full-time working household, we agreed, hoping it would help. It didn't. The daily calls continued, and we were still asked to pick her up early. They assigned an aide to shadow her, but the behavior didn't improve. Our daughter started coming home saying no one wanted to play with her, that she had no friends, and that she was bad. Our OT was confused--if she had a one-on-one aide, how was she still getting into so many incidents? We tried sticker charts, calming strategies, every tool recommended by professionals. And yes, our daughter is emotional and sometimes struggles to keep her hands to herself, but again, not in a way that felt outside the norm for her age. We received two to three detailed incident reports each day. It often seemed like the school was spending more energy documenting her behavior than actually helping her. Over time, it became clear we weren't welcome. Dena and some of the teachers began giving us cold looks. Dena even told us that other parents didn't want their kids playing with ours. The whole environment felt hostile and out of control. After another unproductive meeting with Dena, we were told our options were to find a new school or pay for a full-time aide, on top of tuition. We enrolled her in a new school the following week, and the difference has been incredible. One of the strangest parts came when we decided to withdraw our daughter. Dena asked if we would bring her by for "closure." I declined, as I didn't feel that would be appropriate. I went to pick up her belongings, and while the students and teachers had made her a goodbye card, which seemed sweet at first, the messages inside were deeply unsettling. Things like "We know there's good in you" made it sound like she was evil or broken. Again, she was THREE. And she really is a sweet, loving kid (who gives the best hugs). At her new school, she has many friends, and in 7 months, she's had one behavioral incident. We still recognize that she is an emotional and spirited child, but she is thriving in a supportive environment. I only wish we had made the switch sooner. Looking back, it's shocking to realize that for the entire second half of the school year at MMS, we didn't hear a single positive thing about our daughter. I feel heartbroken thinking about the constant negative feedback loop she was caught in. no wonder she thought she was "bad." I'm not saying MMS is a terrible school for everyone. Clearly, some families have had positive experiences. But it seems that if your child doesn't fit a certain mold, they are unwilling or unequipped to support them. I still struggle to understand how things got so bad, especially considering the immediate change we saw when we moved her. Even at home, she was noticeably happier. she now runs into school every morning and i have so much peace of mind.

Sending our son to T.L.C. Preschool & Daycare has been the best decision for our family. Caroline…read morehas been incredible with our son's emotional and social development. He comes home with cute art projects almost every single day, loves talking about his friends and his teachers, and the songs they sing. Caroline does an amazing job at communicating necessary information, sending home monthly newsletters, and having the kids learn through play! It's also very clean and sanitary (which is more than we can say for other daycares we have been to!) We couldn't be happier!

TLC, also known as Little Plumerias, is a home daycare owned and operated by the wonderful Ms…read more Caroline. My daughter attended TLC for three years, and during that time, she was cared for in a warm, nurturing, and educational environment. Ms. Caroline is truly kind, compassionate, and dedicated, and her team shares the same commitment to helping children thrive. Thanks to their efforts, my daughter was well-prepared when she started transitional kindergarten (TK). She was already familiar with her ABCs, colors, shapes, and many other foundational skills, which made the transition smooth and stress-free. I'm also incredibly grateful for the friendships we made during our time at TLC. I met amazing fellow parents--some of whom my daughter and I still see and spend time with regularly. Thank you, Ms. Caroline and team--you are truly awesome! I highly recommend TLC to any family looking for a safe, loving, and enriching daycare experience.

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!

I love this preschool! I've picked up my nanny kiddos from…read morehere frequently in the past and as a child development educator myself I can say it is rare to find a preschool that shows real care for their student's development like this one. Very often I find Reggio inspired schools are founded on aesthetics vs. education in San Diego, that is not the case here. The staff and director truly care about Reggio principles and bringing its curriculum to our community. The staff are always friendly and focused with the parents and kiddos which I really appreciate, they have really good energy when working with the kids, you can tell they have a real passion! They're also very involved which I like, they want the parents to be active participants in their kids education. One huge reason I love this place is because they teach developmentally appropriate curriculum that emphasizes social skills and emotional literacy, which is what our kiddos really need to be learning at this age. Overall you can tell that the curriculum is geared on child development research, something I think really sets them apart from other facilities I've been to. I also have to give a shout out to the teachers for teaching Spanish in class! I've been able to talk to my nanny kids in Spanish a lot lately because they have been doing Spanish lessons in class. The classrooms are always really clean, and the director has been working on making the space super child-led and really beautiful, the playground outside is really fun for the kids after pickup! I'm just so happy that a locally owned Reggio led school is in San Diego, I really hope more parents are able to pay a visit and see what a true Reggio inspired curriculum could look like for their kids.

My daughter has been attending Ekobé for about 6 months now and we feel like it is home. She LOVES…read moreschool! I am amazed by Simone, Destiny, and Leslie and their dedication to coming up with new interesting and educational activities everyday. I often wish I could stay and participate because the activities look so fun! They send out weekly newsletters describing the activities the kids did that week and the methodology behind it. We also get regular photos of all of the cool things the kids are doing. The facility is beautiful and spotless and they have really wonderful hygiene policies that have resulted in a lot fewer sicknesses than our last preschool. We absolutely love Ekobé and the community of the school. Highly recommend!