My little girl LOVED this preschool! She started this school in the old location right before they…read moremoved to the new location. They started building the new location (PEAC) across the street so she was able to experience this preschool in the old and new location - it was such a privilege to experience both venues, but the quality of teaching and caring for the children never got affected. We loved the staff and the love they had for all the kids who went here! At first, at age 3, she was hesitant and scared to be left by mommy in a new place with unfamiliar faces. However after just the first week, she showed enthusiasm, expressed a strong desire to go back, and just so happy to be coming there! Miss Valerie, the director, was super friendly and personable and put me at ease in leaving my child in the hands of her and her caring staff. Miss Wanda was a pleasure to deal with every day, and she is just the most sweetest woman you will ever meet! We sure do miss this place as my little one graduated, and from time to time, she still says, "I miss my old school, mom!"

My child attended preschool here couple of years ago and always came home with a strange aura about…read moreher. She said she got in trouble a lot, mind you she was almost 4 years old at the time. They did weird punishments I thought you'd only do to middle school or high school students, like make them sit out in the hall for being bad! We moved out of town and recently visited family near by and drove past the building...my daughter noticed the building and began to tell me her memories there. One was that her and a friend hid under a table together because she said they were afraid of one of the teachers. I've been meaning to do a review but never got the chance until after I heard her scared, first school memories today. There were a few things that were off about this place to me. For example, my wife went in to talk to the teachers to see how our daughter was doing. I don't know if it wasn't a normal thing for them to talk to parents about progress but the whole staff came in a small room as if they were all cornering my wife thinking that she was going to chew them out or criticize their process, when she just wanted to find out how her child is doing. My wife came home and told me how weird and awkward it was. It seemed as if they normally had parents come in and get mad so they had to all stack up to over power the parent. Needless to say we pulled our daughter out and put her in a more local preschool group and it was like night and day! She loved her new preschool teachers, came home excited and happy, and constantly told us she did not want to go back to stepping stone. Basically, they seemed to view my daughter as a problem and a burden, yet we heard nothing about this nor were given any guidance on correcting anything, until my wife approached them to find out why she was always sad and discouraged when we picked her up. They seemed to lack skills on addressing personal/individual skills and only seemed to go "by the book" for how to handle the cookie cutter child! I hope it's better now but sad that my daughter had these experiences.

This school is absolutely amazing. I was a little hesitant, not sure if my children would be too…read moresheltered at a private faith-based institution. Growing up in southern California, I loved the diversity around me, and felt that the many different life experiences and perspectives were helpful for me. We have found that American Heritage teachers are very intentional about providing opportunities to the students to experience diverse life experiences and beliefs, while maintaining faithfulness to LDS perspectives.

It's been refreshing to see how intentional American Heritage has been about making my family and…read moreother diverse families feel welcome. It has been great to see the heroes my three children learn about in the classroom. Heroes that look like them, Black African Americans. In addition the yearly Black History Month assemblies that my family has been able to take part in several times is a favorite for us. So grateful to know my children are surrounded by people that love them, SEE them and go out of their way to make them feel welcome and valued. Thank you beyond words American Heritage School. Keep it going!

I can't say enough good things about this school! They have the best teachers and staff and I have…read morenoticed the quality of learning the children receive while enrolled in this school. We were greatly blessed moving into a neighborhood close to this school and by the grace of God our children got in at the right time. Before each school year starts, each teacher reaches out to the parents and makes house calls - a visit to the child's home to meet the parents in person, give them the curriculum, expectations, and guidelines the children are supposed to have so the parents and children know the teacher's expectation throughout the school year. The teachers also give parents their contact info so the parents can easily connect with the teacher at anytime. I mean, what school can you say, that teachers come to your house and makes a personal visit to connect with the family directly? I do not know of any except this school. In addition, this school only has one class per grade - one class of kinder, one class of first grade, etc. The ratio of teacher to children is around 20 to 1. They keep the size of class small so they can keep the class intimate. They also have a therapist on staff for students' mental and emotional health! They keep the students actively reading all year long by having "battle of the books" per grade and have awesome incentives. Julie, the principal, is a "go-getter" and treats all of her students like they are her own. You can feel the love of JHCS staff for each student, and each student is known by their name. It truly is a second family. Besides all of the great things I already mentioned, JHCS is ranked #1 Best Public Elementary Schools in the area and has a grade of "A" in overall niche grade!

I have had my little girl here for over 7 months, and could not be happier with this organization…read more They have a clean and organized facility, their prices are fair, their faculty is experienced and always goes above and beyond. Not to mention that they are right across the street from a hospital (which always gives me some peace of mind). I like that the daycare is only a small portion of what they do and that they are focused on the education and growth of my little baby. I highly recommend Kids on the Move.

Worse school I've ever brought my kid to. Horrible teachers and the school is so dirty and…read moreunsanitary trash everywhere and it's just disgusting.If there are any parents looking for a good school near by I would definitely suggest Mountain View high school. The sports teams are amazing and their teachers and staff are so kind and they have such a clean school!

The Maeser Way or the Highway: When Rigid Policy Undermines Linguistic Preparation…read moreI am writing this review so families coming from Alpine School District dual-language immersion (DLI) programs, particularly those at neighboring DLI elementary, junior high, and high schools, understand an important reality before accepting enrollment at Maeser. My student was offered admission to Maeser after completing several years in an Alpine School District DLI program. That experience represents sustained academic instruction in a living, globally spoken language. Before accepting the offer, I contacted the LEA Administrator at Maeser to ask a straightforward question: since flexibility for DLI students reportedly existed at Maeser in the past, why does it no longer exist? Historically, DLI students attending Maeser were permitted to leave campus to attend immersion classes at nearby junior high and high schools. I was told there is now "no flexibility." Latin is mandatory for all seventh graders, with no exceptions. When I followed up to ask what prompted this policy change, that question went unanswered. In practice, this policy requires students who have invested years in mastering a Romance language to abandon that academic trajectory entirely. There is no alternative pathway, no transition option, and no acknowledgment that these students bring precisely the kind of linguistic foundation the school claims to value. Maeser promotes Latin as foundational for grammar, logic, and etymology, yet students already fluent in a Romance language derived from Latin are told that background cannot be accommodated in any way. I was further advised that my student's DLI language could simply be "continued at home." Language immersion does not function that way. Fluency developed through daily structured instruction, academic accountability, and peer interaction cannot be maintained through casual practice, particularly in households where the language is not spoken. Replacing a formal immersion program with informal at-home exposure is not academically equivalent. Schools are free to design their curriculum. However, when a rigid policy effectively excludes a defined group of academically prepared students from continuing their established educational pathway without a transparent explanation for the change, families deserve to know. This experience revealed a disconnect between Maeser's stated commitment to academic rigor and its unwillingness to engage with students who bring significant prior preparation. A truly rigorous academic model should be capable of examining reasonable pathways for well-prepared students rather than closing the door entirely. Charter schools operate with significant autonomy. That autonomy can foster innovation, but it can also leave families with little recourse when inflexible policies narrow access. In this case, the message was clear: the "Maeser way" is nonnegotiable, regardless of a student's preparation or prior academic investment. Families deserve to understand that reality before enrolling. As for our family, we will choose another school, one that demonstrates openness and a genuine understanding of the value of a comprehensive education. Our student will continue in the DLI program through college, which represents a significant academic accomplishment. Expecting students to abandon years of linguistic study without compelling academic justification does not reflect educational flexibility or intellectual depth. Families considering Maeser should be fully informed of these limitations before making their decision.

I went to Manila when I was a kid. The staff was always so kind and helpful. The teachers were also…read morekind and would always be there to help. I went to Manila from kindergarten to 6th grade and was never bullied, never was sad, and I never was alone. And that's coming from someone who wasn't ever popular. All the kids were great and when I was in 5th grade there was a student teacher who always made me super happy and made me look forward to school. I loved going to Manila and I really recommend sending your kids there. I miss you Manila Elementary!

I emailed the school with concerns about the racial stories that my siblings encountered and…read moremultiple post circulating the social media sites for them to address the issue and the school has ignored my request and left me on read. them not responding shows lack of professionalism and lack of respect for their students of different racial background who are being targeted with this post.addressing this issue would give future students a sense of security while attending your academy.

The School is great. Our daughter has really enjoyed being at ALA. The dual immersion program has…read morebeen fantastic.

At first I was nervous looking for someone who would care for my two year old, leaving him with…read moresomeone I didn't know. Inquiry Academy exceeded all my expectations and then some!! An app. On my phone that tells me what they ate and when, wet or dirty diaper and time changed even a few pictures of what activities they did. To know my child is being loved, well cared for and not just babysat but taught by professional instructors is such a comfort! I can't see myself leaving him with anyone else! It's like bragging that your kids in private school without the high costs.