Love sandy hill! Magical outdoor classrooms and the lowest ratios around. The teachers have been…read morearound for a while and are knowledgeable and kind.

The Coolest school around- great natural average for your kid to run and play with caring teachers…read moreand creative events all year for your little ones ! This place is North County's best kept secret! My son has attended the past 2 years and loves it

The sweetest preschool! My son immediately felt comfortable and cared for since his first day…read morethere. He runs to the car every morning to go to his school, and doesn't want to leave when it's time to go (this was not the case at the last school he attended, in fact, the extreme opposite!). The school itself is small, but perfect for little ones to feel safe and thrive. What makes this school so special though is the owner, Ms. Diane, and the teacher, Ms. Chika. They have many many years of experience with early childhood development and a true love for what they do. After just one week of my son attending SBCP, it felt like they had known him all of his life. They understand all individuals needs and strengths, and implement activities and methods to suit each child. We are so happy to be a part of SBCP and would recommend it to anyone!

SBCP has been an absolute blessing for our family. Diane and the amazing teachers at SBCP are…read moreincredibly caring, patient and truly experienced in every aspect of early childhood education. We've been especially impressed by how compassionately they support children who need a little extra help, always meeting them where they are and encouraging their strengths. It's clear that every child is truly seen and valued here. Our kids love Ms. Diane and their wonderful teachers and look forward to going to school everyday. This wasn't happening at the last school we were at. Even on the occasional days that they are sick and have to stay home they always ask when they can go back to school. We couldn't be happier with our experience and are so grateful for the incredible team who makes this school such a special place. We are so fortunate and at total peace knowing our little ones are in such a nurturing environment. SBCP is truly one of a kind! Look no further!

Such a wonderful group of people that work here. Everyone is so kind. They truly make you feel…read morewanted, welcome and like family. So glad to have found this church.

Best Preschool Ever! all three of my children have attended and I could not say more positive…read morethings!!!

This school was recommended by my pediatrician and my daughter attended this school for just over…read moretwo years during the height of the Covid pandemic. My child has experienced three different daycare environments - a traditional daycare as an infant, Montessori, and this school which draws from numerous pedagogical approaches for early childhood education. Although I liked the Montessori school she attended, my child was never lit up at the end of the day. Children should love school, if not it's not the right fit. By contrast, this school was a great fit for her. We were very lucky to have provided my child with the opportunity to attend this play-focused school and are sad to be moving on. It was very clear that my child was well loved at the school, as are all of the children. All of the teachers know all of the children's names, they know who the kids best friends are, and they are warm and welcoming. I loved that my child got to experience cooking, baking, gardening, and music on a regular if not daily basis, in addition to pretend play, blocks, art, and outdoor activities. They are read to throughout the day. I appreciated the balance between group activities and free play. I also loved that the teachers took pictures of the children throughout the week so I could see what they were doing. The school is also very diverse for the area, both staff and students. In the past few months the Covid protocols changed so parents could come inside the school for drop off and pick up. If you get to school around 8:45 parents could listen to the morning song (but I was perpetually late and missed it). Regardless of when I appeared at the school I would hear laughter and children engaged in fun activities. I never once experienced chaos or a teacher in a sour mood. The most common parent complaints are parking can be somewhat of a challenge depending on timing, and they aren't pushing academics hard. Neither of those issues were a major concern for me. I recommend this school without reservation.

The best preschool I could wish for my daughter. Lovely and caring staff. Always greeting you with…read morea smile and interacting with kids and being engaging.

Ms. Kim is an amazing teacher and full of love to my son. She is the best teacher in my son's…read morepreschool life. My son had spent one year with her and we still have connections now (he is in 1st grade). Ms. Kim is the teacher to love her students and very accommodating to my son's special needs. She encouraged me always to seek my son's full potential. We love her so much!

We chose Hopscotch for our daughter for two years until she was ready for the big leagues -…read morekindergarten! Ms. Kim was the first person outside our home who we trusted with our daughter and we never once worried about her during the day. We got pictures throughout the day of her activities and she was always joyful when we picked her up! She thrived in this environment and learned many social and cognitive skills that prepared her for kindergarten!

We have had two children at LePort Solana Beach and have experienced their infant, toddler, and…read moreprimary programs. It has been exceptional at every stage. Our older daughter is now in the Spanish immersion primary program and regularly comes home speaking Spanish. More than the academics, we have watched her grow into a child who is genuinely confident and curious, which feels like exactly what a Montessori education promises. She is writing letters, doing math, and has formed deep bonds with her teachers and classmates. Many of her closest friends have been in her cohort since she was 18 months old. That continuity has given our family a real sense of community, not just a school. Our younger daughter is in the infant program, and the transition has been remarkably smooth. Communication from her teachers is daily and specific -- feeding, napping, schedule adjustments happen quickly and feel truly tailored to where she is developmentally. She jumps into her teachers' arms at drop off, and from my parent perspective is a big reassurance to me. You can tell she feels safe and loved. A special note on Sandy -- she is fantastic. On more than one occasion she has responded and accommodated requests on short notice (like extending our care hours), and she has made it happen every time. That kind of responsiveness is rare and means so much to working parents. We are grateful for this school and the people in it.

My toddler son started going to Leport a few months ago, and we absolutely love it! He's gotten so…read moremuch more outgoing and talkative. The teachers and staff are lovely!

i'm surprised to see so few reviews for a preschool that has a long wait list, all the reviews are…read moredated. It feels like people just don't want to give away a "local secret" that this school really is. The campus is large, it used to be an elementary school. All the teachers have been working here for years, they are very kind and caring. The school is very safe and secure, they do lots of outdoor playtime, my daughter is currently attending preschool there, and later will be going to pre-k as well. The school provides very flexible schedule and full days as well, which is so important for working parents. My kid loves it there!

My 1st child actually went to preschool here...way back when…read more.. i didn't know what i was doing...didn't do all the waitlists at every hip preschool... so i started here. The school is fine..I can't say anything bad. Everybody was friendly. the teachers were kind. there were flexible options of 1/2 day, full day, partial week, full week etc... but it is truly a glorified daycare. I don't think the "teachers" are actually credentialed teachers (don't quote me on that because it may not be a fact, just my intuition) the kids are in a safe, fun environment and if that is what you are looking for this can be a great school...but I wouldn't expect a whole lot of learning here... just a note....the school i moved my son to after was the polar opposite...way to strict and no fun...3rd school i found a good balance of both.

After my daughter had her worst year at public school Del Mar Montessori helped in a very big way…read more By giving my daughter the confidence she needed and building up her self-esteem, which was so low upon entering DMM mid May, she is loving school again. Within a few weeks she was working and achieving success independently! Thankfully, the long school year at DMM gave her time to regain what was lost over the previous months. She found a love for math, reading, and cooking at DMM. She also loves the outdoor space that gives her so much to enjoy everyday. Thank you Kathy for seeing what my daughter needed and reassuring me that I did the right thing by changing her environment and trusting the Montessori methods.

Our family is so thankful we found this school. My child just did not do well in her large…read morekindegarten class at our local public school and we felt she fell through the cracks there in terms of her social development. After speaking with Kathy and touring her school we were so impressed with the dedication she has for each child's overall well being. The school is calm, nurturing, fun and clean and organized. My daughter is challenged and respected. We are lucky to have this school in San Diego!

I am so grateful and thankful for Happy Times! It is such an incredible place. My son attended for…read moretwo years, and it truly was such a valuable and wonderful experience. The children have so much fun but also are able to learn and grow with each other. I have no doubt my little one is ready for kindergarten. They have ponies and chickens, a garden, music, and more! I would highly recommend this fantastic place!!

Our daughter started here 2 years ago and loved it. Now she is 5 and must go to kindergarten…read more Before Happy Time Nursery we had her at a Montessori school and she was always reluctant to be dropped off. At Happy Time, always looked forward to The Big Teacher and staff. Kids can interact with live animals and play. We made several friends with other parents, just a nice group of people. Highly recommend.

This was my sons first preschool and it was so special for him. Miss Lynda, Nancy, and Kim all had…read moretheir unique ways of showing love and nurture. My son felt comfortable and had fun. They do a ton of art projects that I will save forever. Miss Lynda's is low key and flexible. She took payment for the actual amount of days in attendance and offered make up days for sick or travel. There have been no other schools that offer that. It's not super fancy, but it's warm, inviting, and caring. My child loved his 2 years there.

We can't say enough wonderful things about Miss Lynda and her team! Our daughter has been going to…read moreMiss Lynda's for almost 2 years and we have seen such remarkable growth in her socially, emotionally, and mentally. She loves to go to school and has thrived in the home environment with a smaller class size and wonderful, hands on teachers that have such knowledge of childhood development! The school is in Miss Lynda's home and has a gated indoor area with various toys, activities, and books for the kids. Each kids had their own cubby inside as well. The backyard is filled with playhouses, cars, bikes, and toys for the kids to play. Miss Lynda also does special water play days and parties throughout the year. Our daughter has come home with lots of great art projects that she is so proud of and hangs up in her room and around the house. Our daughter was pretty attached to us and this was her first big transition. Miss Lynda and her team were so sweet, patient, and understanding and really worked with her and with us to help make sure she adjusted, was comfortable, and had a good experience. We can't thank them enough and highly recommend this school! The combination of structured activities and learning through play in a home school environment has been so wonderful for our daughter and our family! We have a new addition to the family and will be sending him to Miss Lynda's as well when he is older :)