Just wanted to update my review about HCS. My twins just graduated. I strongly recommend this…read moreschool. The academics, rules, kindness, accountability, and faith will provide your kids with the foundation they need. We are so happy we chose HCS.

This school presents itself as supportive and student-centered, but my experience was the complete…read moreopposite. Instead of protecting students, certain staff members contributed to an environment where bullying and emotional abuse were ignored--or worse, encouraged. When issues were brought to the attention of teachers or administrators, they were often dismissed, minimized, or turned back on the student. Some staff spoke in demeaning, sarcastic, or intimidating ways, which made students feel unsafe and powerless. Rather than intervening, adults in authority sometimes sided with aggressors or treated students as if they were the problem for speaking up. The lack of accountability was extremely damaging. Policies against bullying seemed to exist only on paper, with little to no follow-through. Students were left feeling unheard, anxious, and afraid to attend school. A school should be a place of learning and growth, not fear. Until this institution takes real responsibility, provides proper training for staff, and genuinely listens to students, it fails to meet even the most basic standards of care and safety.

We have been overwhelmingly pleased with our experience at SSJ. The focus on academic excellence…read morecombined with the religious spirit in all aspects of school provides great comfort to us as parents sending students off for several hours a day. We really appreciate how students are supported academically, while also being challenged appropriately if they are ready for it -- all within the school day. Above all, they are taught to model Christ-like behavior, which is priceless. Our family highly recommends SSJ to anyone seeking a safe and healthy place for children to grow and learn. Excellent school!

We've had to move our children to different states several times due to my husband's career; SSJ…read morehas been the most welcoming school we've ever joined as the new family in town once again! The small classroom sizes are incredibly beneficial and the teachers my boys have currently in 4th and 2nd grade are amazing. We feel so lucky to have found this school for our boys! Go Dolphins!

This is a magical place for children to learn. It isn't your basic traditional school were kids…read moreare ment to sit at a desk all day. These kids have plenty of time for movement throughout their day with class engagement both in and outside classroom . The kids do lots of hands on learning with science experiments, gardening, woodworking, knitting, painting and lots of language literacy through theater plays and class engagement. The school teaching methods are based on Rudolph Steiner's pedagogy which focuses on the needs of the child. A big focus is teaching the whole child following human developmental studies. The parent involvment and community of this school is terrific and every school event has been filled with so much fun and is very family friendly. I love this school. I would highly recommend it to many.

This is a review for the preschool only. Watching my preschoolers assimilate, grow and thrive over…read moretheir first year at CL has been a huge blessing. The teachers are all career preschool teachers with low turnover and deeply invest in getting to know kids as individuals. They've built my son's confidence and empowered my daughter's independence. Teaching is age appropriate and fun. I love that they spend a good majority of the day outside. The staff and admin is highly communicative and they've committed to a model that ensures family involvement. The schedules provide a variety of fits for different family needs. The community as a whole is the best of Costa Mesa / HB vibes. Most importantly, my kids are taught about Jesus from an extended community of influences they admire. Can't wait for another year here!

We've been part of the Christ Lutheran School community since our kids started preschool, and we…read morecouldn't be happier! The staff is incredibly kind and caring, and the school truly integrates its faith into everything it does. The friendly and welcoming atmosphere makes it easy to feel like part of a supportive community. Both of our kids are thriving academically and socially, and we love seeing the friendships they've built along the way. Our son even says chapel is one of his favorite parts of school! Recently, our oldest used the biblical teachings he learned in class to encourage my wife and me in our faith during a difficult time. That was when it hit me--like a ton of bricks--just how valuable the impact of Christ Lutheran truly is and how tough it would be to replicate elsewhere.

I didn't really have a first good impression for my first contact asking for information regarding…read morethe summer camp which is really disappointing . Also been communicating back and forth via email with someone and responses are very short and unwelcoming . The program itself looks very good but I've had really bad experience when it comes to camps and As a concerned parent I am doing my due diligence before putting my daughter through somewhere she doesn't feel comfortable . if this is the first impression for first point of contact that they're giving they are probably losing out on people considering signing up their children .

My kids get taught the same shit each year they dont like the teacher they got and they want to…read moreswitch to public school LITTERALLY im moving them out soon.

I have been a supporter of this Christian school since my son was in kindergarten, back in 1993…read more His foundational learning was pivotal throught his adolescent and found adult life. The school co-ops with the family. By having this as a basic premise the family is strengthened.

I am pretty connected in terms of Christian Education in Orange County. My kids could go to a…read moredifferent Christian school in the area for free, and we have chosen CCA because I know, without a doubt, my child is receiving a Biblical education from a perspective that I value. They welcome all Evangelical Christians with the understanding that the classroom and Biblical instruction is taught from the perspective of the Westminster Standards and Reformed Confessions of Faith. In addition, the Administrators, School Board (with multiple parents serving) and Teachers really value parent involvement. My spouse and I are involved and our input is appreciated. If you are looking for a co-op-like school that you can be involved with -- CCA is for you! My child's Kindergarten teacher was very receptive to working with me. Last year my child learned to read, write (handwrite and cursive), was doing addition and subtraction. He grew tremendously in confidence and sense of self. My child also memorized multiple poems and Bible verses during the year in addition to 60+ questions and answers of the Catechism for Young Children. The staff creates an environment where all of the children, grades K-8, encourage and support one another. When my son comes to school, the other kids run up to the gate jumping up and down to welcome him. He loves school! The teachers helped to fuel my child's interests as well. All of the students presented in their Science Fair last year, including the Kinders, and my child LOVED it because he is really excited about science. The school sets aside specific days for the arts and PE and the students perform (music and drama!) each year. We are going to start our second year with CCA. We are so excited to have some new teachers this year too! Check it out :)

The first day I went to Crosspoint Church I met Pastor Bruce I like how he throws in jokes in the…read morechurch service he's a nice and funny man I don't see too many pastors making jokes really in the church service and this church really made me feel welcomed unlike a few other churches I've been to because they'll say you're welcomed but will judge you for what you like and what you do only god can judge you They won't be open minded I like to be surrounded by people who are open to new ideas, opinions, thoughts and views and I like that it's a small church and people love my blue and white Trust In God's Plan shirt with Romans 8:28 on the back I get so many compliments on it which I got it on Amazon I started going to Young Adults on Tuesday 8/25/26 and Tanner is a cool dude he introduced me to a lot of people I feel like I've found my home church after all I've been through with churches

I really wanted to like it here, but i do believe that their faith is true, but a teeny bit…read moremisguided. I found that the services we attended leaned a little too much on an almost us vs. them mentality. after a few services, I thought it better to let sleeping dogs lie and move on. I would recommend you trying this church out and be open to it. It's not for everyone but there is a decent congregation.

We've been at SBS for over 3 years now and our daughter loves it here. The staff is wonderful here…read more My husband and I grew up going to Catholics schools ourselves and we wanted to find a school that was faith based with good academics. Happy we found SBS.

In choosing a school, it was important that our children get a well rounded enriched experience in…read moreacademics, arts, sports, and most importantly grow in their faith and love for Jesus. SBS is a faith- filled community that involves your whole family in the growth and development of your child. We have been in the school for 5 years now and they are always changing, always growing, always striving to improve. We feel very blessed that our children go to this school, they are family to us.

Our family has had a wonderful experience with Huntington Valley Preschool. My son attended from…read morethe time he was 2 1/2 years old through kindergarten. At the time, they had an outstanding kindergarten program where he learned to read right away. Today, he is in the GATE program and continues to thrive academically. When it came time to find a preschool for my daughter, I only needed care two days a week. Ms. Christine and Mrs. Jodi were incredibly accommodating and worked with us to find a schedule that fit our family's needs. We now live a little farther away, but I am more than willing to make the drive because I completely trust them. Ms. Christine and Mrs. Jodi are warm, kind, and genuinely care about every child. They teach strong Christian values, good character, and create a loving environment where children feel safe and supported. Another thing I appreciate is that they prepare their own meals, which gives the school such a personal, family-like atmosphere. I highly recommend Huntington Valley Preschool to any family looking for a caring, faith-based preschool with dedicated teachers who truly invest in their students.

We've had such a wonderful experience at Huntington Valley Preschool in Fountain Valley! From the…read moremoment we enrolled, we felt welcomed into a nurturing, supportive environment--exactly what we were looking for in our child's first school. Our toddler absolutely loves going to school here and looks forward to it every day. We've noticed many other happy 2- and 3-year-olds thriving as well--it's clear this is a preschool that really understands the needs of young children. The staff truly goes above and beyond. Ms. Jodi and Ms. Christine are phenomenal--warm, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to each child. They create a space that feels safe, joyful, and structured for both play and learning. It's easy to see how much they care, and that makes all the difference. We were so impressed, we referred a friend--her son now attends and loves it just as much. It's a great feeling knowing your child is in good hands, learning, growing, and having fun in a place that feels like an extension of home. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a high-quality preschool experience in the Fountain Valley area!

We absolutely love this daycare/preschool! It's so hard to find a great environment for your…read morechildren when they are so young, but we have taken both of our little girls here once they turned 2. Our 3.5 year old loves it and our 6 year old comes here for their after school camp. Our 6 year old goes to Newport Elementary and then the after school instructors pick her up at school and walk her over for camp. It works out so well. The playground and outside space is wonderful and they have lots of great activities. All of the teachers are so sweet and they have fun events. I highly recommend it!

We've been through a lot of after school programs for many years. We found one we liked in Irvine…read morecalled After School All-Stars, which was great. We did Active Kids in Newport Beach and tried the YMCA after-school program and they were pretty terrible, so we were thrilled when we found Christ Church by the Sea. After just a week at this after-school program our son said he liked this one even better than After School All-Stars, which really surprised me. Their facilities are outstanding. They have a large playground, a lot of toys, bunny rabbits, a caring staff, and they keep the groups very small. They do homework with the child and when they do pickup they have informally asked the teacher about my child's progress, which is great. It shows how personalized the program is. They have a very structured program and it is great for my child. I was a little bit concerned at first since we aren't Methodist so let me address this here. In a nutshell, this program is for everyone and not just people who share methodist beliefs. They are warm and caring. We're Christian, and we wouldn't mind at all if they talked about God more, but they really don't push religion very much. They have two short sessions with a pastor every month which largely consists of singing faith-based songs to guitar music. I think this is probably a good thing since it won't make any of the kids feel ostracized if they aren't religious. My child asks questions about Jesus to the staff all the time--and they love it. They will answer his questions and get almost giddy when he asks questions about Jesus. So the religious aspect is there for the kids seeking it out, but I don't think anyone who doesn't share their religious beliefs feel a bit uncomfortable. Everyone we've seen--including the pastor--is female (for what its worth).