Concerns About Honesty and Educational Quality…read more As a parent, choosing the right school for your child is paramount. It's with a heavy heart that I write this review for Stevenson (RLS) Carmel Campus, which my child attended for multiple school years. I believe in providing honest feedback to help other parents make informed decisions. Pros: * The hot lunch program at the school is commendable. The variety and quality of food offered are impressive and appreciated. *Initially, their "specials" program was robust and enriching, thanks to a team of talented teachers. However, now the majority of the lower school special teachers, who were very talented, left the school. Cons: * Honesty and Transparency: One of the significant issues we've faced is with the school's administration. There's a disturbing pattern of misinformation and lack of transparency. This ranges from trivial matters like outdoor activity times to critical aspects of our children's academic and social-emotional experiences. It's been disheartening to untangle these inconsistencies as a parent community. *Educational Quality: When it comes to academics, the school unfortunately falls short compared to other independent institutions. Despite claims of offering differentiated learning, the reality doesn't match up. The one-size-fits-all approach fails to meet the diverse needs of students. *Staff Turnover: The specials program, once a highlight of the school, has suffered due to the departure of many talented educators. This loss has noticeably impacted the quality of the program. Conclusion: While I appreciate the efforts made in certain areas like the lunch program, the overarching issues around honesty and educational quality are too significant to overlook. I had hoped for a more transparent, nurturing, and academically challenging environment for my child. For parents considering Stevenson, I urge you to thoroughly research and look into other options. The well-being and education of our children are too important to compromise. We have a group of post-Stevenson families and the common theme is how thankful we are that we decided to leave, how much better our kids' new schools are, and how much happier our kids are.

After interviewing at several schools, my daughter (then a pre-schooler) was most enthuiastic about…read moreStevenson. She has thrived both academically and developmentally here since Kindergarten and hopes to continue through to the Pebble Beach Campus. Her teachers are passionate and caring, and really get the best out of her. We are excited about the new Administration and Teachers.

Walking into Carmel Middle School sometimes felt like entering a dystopian movie where joy goes to…read moredisappear. The halls were filled with stress, endless rules, and an atmosphere so cold it could freeze sunlight. The administration seemed to operate like emotionless overlords, appearing only to hand out punishments or ignore problems completely. Students were expected to keep up with mountains of work while getting little understanding in return. Asking for help often felt pointless, like shouting into the void. Social drama spread through the school like wildfire, and the environment could feel exhausting day after day. By the end of the year, it felt less like surviving middle school and more like escaping it.

Two of our kids have gone here. Great school! Thank you to all the hard working teachers and…read morefaculty! Special thanks to Principal Morgan, Ms. Wells, Ms. Little, and Ms. Silva!!

First time here Cheap entry and can come back as long as you…read morehave the ticket Be respectful Be understanding Be quiet A lot of artifacts a lot of videos to watch Beautiful courtyard Will need to come back again

When I first moved to Carmel I would go to mass here every Sunday. It was so beautiful inside…read more And the history of this place is incredible. They have a museum of many artifacts of early California. They also have a wonderful museum store.. Every September is the Carmel Mission Fiesta. It is a huge event. Lots of artisans. Lots of food. And a great chicken bbq highlights the event. They also have an excellent school here.

I have been coming to bright horizons for tutoring for almost 4 years now. I was referred by a…read morefamily friend and have not been disappointed even once. They really do care about your successes and are invested in getting to know their students in order to figure out each ones individual learning styles. Rachel is beyond dedicated to ensuring that you receive tutoring on a schedule that works for you and will accommodate you to the best of their abilities. There have been times where I have needed 3+ hours of tutoring in complicated subjects (most recently, quantitative business analysis) and both her and her tutors are more than willing to provide the time and resources to do so. Clint, my tutor, is without a doubt one of the top reasons I have been able to complete my most difficult math/business related courses. Although my subjects may be outside of the traditional lower education level courses, he always makes the material graspable and translates it in a way that allows for you to apply it to more relatable topics. In addition, I leave feeling that I will be able to do the apply the topics learned on my own because of his thorough explanations. I will now be graduating from business school this spring and will forever be grateful to bright horizons for their support!

Our family has been working with Bright Horizons/Carmel Academics since 2020. Both of my boys who…read moreare 14 & 16 have had a significant gain from their tutoring experience. They have built their self confidence and are thriving academically. They have developed skills to achieve their goals. I highly recommend giving your student the opportunity to grow and build their self confidence through excellent mentoring. Setting our children up for success is every parent's goal. Trust in Carmel Academics, they will help your child achieve their success.

Michael gave my husband and I the confidence and tools we truly needed to get our 15 month old…read moresleeping in his crib overnight and for his naps. We were so hesitant to do any formal sleep training because we have really enabled car seat naps, contact naps, and nursing to sleep exclusively. We thought there was no hope for our son to sleep independently. The very first day he slept so much better without us or our help. Michael's support and his wealth of knowledge around sleep and babies has changed our lives in just one week! We cannot thank Michael enough. If your baby or child hasn't gotten the sleep they need and you're questioning whether it's worth it, it totally is. Just go for it. Your entire family will get the sleep you all desperately needed!

If you are questioning whether you should call Michael or not, the answer is yes! You are probably…read morelike me, read five different books, tried all these different methods of sleep training. You have slept in months. You're at your wits end. Just do it!! Not every baby is the same and so not every book will work for every child. Michael helped me create a routine and system that works for my baby. He was napping and sleeping longer at night by night 4! My baby went from waking up every hour and a half at night and having to nurse back to sleep to nursing before bedtime and being put down totally awake and sleeping 4-5 hour stretches. He is not even 6 months old and I had been up with him every hour at night for three months. I am sorry I waited so long to get help! No cookie cutter approach here. We have a scheduled phone call every couple days to check in and discuss progress. I kept a journal of my baby's eating and sleeping so we could see the patterns. This program was a God send. I feel like a human again!

Always wanted to take surfing lessons and when there was a Yelp Elite event I decided to go for…read moreit!! Noah was super helpful in the booking process where you put your name, height, weight, and sex. We were originally going to surf at Carmel beach but surfing conditions were rough there so we ended up at Del Monte Beach in Monterey. Prior to the lesson we were instructed where to meet, come in your bathing suit, and bring your own beach towels. As far as valuables go, they can lock it up in the truck or you can lock it in your car. I was weary but they had someone sitting in their truck so I felt safer. Wetsuits are provided and you don't really feel cold even in that Monterey water! The end of the lesson you can rinse off with warm water they provide which is nice! Kelly was our instructor and he was so patient and kind! They teach anyone from 4 y/o and up! I am in no way athletic and hella out of shape but I had a blast! At the end of the lesson, both of us were beat up by those waves but we stood up!!! It's a great workout that will leave you sore the next day! So I recommend not eating a big breakfast prior. My boyfriend is not a big fan of open water and the ocean but we both felt very safe! I highly recommend trying out surfing at least once in your life! Something to check off my bucket list. I can't imagine you could pick up surfing without instruction so I'm glad we did this!

Our instructor Emily was so fun and patient! Came for the free Yelp Elite session, and I will def…read morecome back in the future to ride the waves again. If you want to get good, highly recommend doing a private lesson. We did a group lesson so we took turns in the water. The day we went was super windy and the waves were pretty crazy. The water was shallow though so we were still able to stand up (thank god). Getting the hang of it really takes some practice, but glad we had a great instructor to help us. So so fun!! Also, thanks Carmel Surf Lessons for the pics!! Please keep doing that for customers, the action pics are such a great memory to have

Amazing people, very kind and extremely helpful throughout the whole process. Instructor Dillion…read morewas amazing and helped make sure I understood everything. Offered a great program to take me to the dmv and helped through that process too

I would like to highly recommend Zed at American Driving Academy as your driving instructor. He is…read morevery experienced and patient. I had no experience at the beginning; but after 8-hour practice, I passed my test today with only 2 points off.

Bobby was a terrific instructor. I'm a dad of a 15yo who threw me a curve and asked me to ride…read morealong in her first lesson. I have been driving 35 years and it was instructive to me (we all might benefit from a refresher!). Bobby was patient, calm but firm, and the course was well planned to slowly increase the driving difficulty and put the learner in different situations in a safe manner. Can't say enough. 10 stars out of 5.

I did a stick shift lesson with Bill a year ago. I wanted to learn how to drive stick because it…read moreseemed like an important skill both for traveling to other countries and being a better driver overall. I had a great time during my lesson. Bill was very realistic and upfront at the start, that I would learn how to get feom point A to point B, but it might not be pretty! By the end of the lesson, I felt reasonably confident in my newfound skill. Bill gave me the Zen-like attitude and skills necessary to instantly recognize what was going on whenever the car did not respond as intended, and to take emotions out of the problem-solving process. These things can be so hard when you inevitably stall and anger other drivers---something everybody does when learning to drive a manual. A few weeks after my lesson, I ended up going on a fun drive through the European countryside to a destination not easily reachable by public transit. The guy at the rental counter, seeing I was American, tried to give me an automatic and I had to correct him. I did stall a few times, including while inching forward in highway traffic, and was able to stay cool and collected. As promised, I got from Point A to Point B! Someday, I want my next car to be something sporty with a stick shift. I am most impressed by the psychological skills Bill taught me in this context. These aren't skills I would have learned from simply asking a friend or parent to teach me. If I had teens, I would absolutely want Bill to teach them the driving skills that *will* save their life--a purpose he is passionate about from his previous job as a cop. Thanks Bill for teaching me a skill I will enjoy for years to come!