Amanda is the best! I have been going to her for over 10 years. My hair always looks amazing and…read morethe grey stays covered between appointments! She always knows what looks best on me. At this point I don't even tell her what to do, I trust her explicitly! She micro bladed my eyebrows, which I get tons of compliments on. She is part hair stylist, part life coach. I always leave feeling beautiful and confident.

Amanda is the best with blondes!! I wouldn't go to anyone else for my hair. I really like her new…read morelocation at Alchemy Salon too.

What a beautiful campus!…read more I never imagined this campus to look like this. Nestled in San Diego county. I don't know about their class offerings but the acceptance rate is 95% which doesn't make it a very prestigious college but perhaps it's a push for expansion.

THE BEST YEARBOOK QUOTES EVER…read more Congratulations to all the starry-eyed high school and college seniors graduating this year! Give yourselves a high five for making it through some crazy times. Not only did you survive a global pandemic, but you also had to deal with endless wildfires, skyrocketing inflation, and those pesky murder hornets. Through it all, you persevered. So much so that I am hereby bestowing upon you the Top 10 best yearbook quotes I have ever received. So use these quotes as inspiration to go forth and make this world slightly less horrible! (1) "I'm surprise you graduate, why you no doctor yet?" -my asian mom (2) "Let's hang this summer" "Best friends 4evrrr!" "True love is rare, but true friendship is rarer." {*never to speak with again*} (3) "Yes, I voted for you in the 'Most Needy' category but you didn't have to beg me for it." (4) "Upon my death, all of my group project classmates shall lower me into my grave to let me down one final time." (5) "So what are you. Asian or Chinese?" (6) "I'm not insecure... unless you want me to be." (7) "Goodbye, everyone. I'll see you in my future therapy sessions." (8) "If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma you may be entitled to cash compensation." (9) "Never do cocaine, even though it sure does smell good!" (10) "I wish there was a way to know you are in the good old days before you have actually passed them." Pro tip: avoid writing "never change" in your loser-friends' yearbooks because too many of them would take it literally. Pro tip: already 35 years young, CSUSM is the system's 21st campus. Here you'll find great educators, small class sizes, and abundant resources. The 2024 U.S. News Best Colleges Report ranks the university 28th in the "Regional Universities West" category. That's pretty good, right?

Bella Mente Academy may be a good fit for parents who prefer to take a quiet, hands-off…read moreapproach--those who don't ask questions and accept school decisions without much involvement. In those cases, families are treated warmly and respectfully on the surface. However, when a parent begins to raise concerns--even thoughtfully and professionally--the tone can shift quickly. The administration may start to view you not as a partner, but as a problem. Instead of open dialogue, the response often comes in the form of subtle retaliation, increased formality, or distancing behavior. Eventually, the pressure and lack of transparency can make a parent feel isolated and unsure, while the child--unfairly--is framed as the issue. From my experience, what seems to challenge the administration most are parents who: * Are observant * Ask questions * Understand how systems and accountability work * Expect clear communication, not vague policies These qualities appear to disrupt the comfort of those in leadership, and the reaction is often controlled but intentional. There is also a notable level of teachers turnover, which contributes to a sense of ongoing instability. If you're a parent who intends to advocate for your child, ask questions, or expect partnership, I encourage you to carefully consider not only the academic environment--but also the emotional and psychological safety the school provides. The experience can be deeply discouraging for engaged families when collaboration is replaced with control disguised as professionalism.

Fun environment my kids love coming to school every day they learn new things they learn Hands and…read morethe teachers are wonderful the staff treats everyone like family

Sanderling is a wonderful option in north county for a screen free approach to education. This…read moreschool has provided an anchor for our family and a community that provides a huge sense of support. Highly recommend!!

Sanderling is the perfect school for our son, and we feel lucky that there is a Waldorf school in…read moreour area. There are a lot of opinions about Waldorf education out there, but at the end of the day if you want to foster a creative and confident "whole person" child in a tech free environment...Sanderling is the place for you.

Valentine's Day dance was a blast! Plenty of places for the kids to play and parents got to get a…read morephoto with their kids and I'm sure the kids enjoyed all the treats. I just volunteered, kids didnt go and I didn't try any of the treats but they were so organized and made volunteering a breeze! I got to help with arranging the flower/vases and cupcakes on the snack tables and help with putting the fake flowers on the back drop and handing out fun heart glasses and took all the photos for the first group (all the k-5th families). The families were so appreciative and had so much fun. The staff here really care about the students, both educationally and their well being. My kids love going here. They just don't like to dance but after seeing it I see that there's plenty more to do rather than dance.

We LOVE this school! We left our zoned school on base for Coastal and my child has never been…read morehappier! The vibes are good, the kids are happy, and the staff is great! We love the events and field trips they plan, it's a great environment for kids to learn in. Highly recommend!

We have thought a lot before writing this review which mostly reflects how we felt about…read moreAspirations at the end of our almost 5 years with the school. We ended up leaving because despite having had such a long time with the school, it became obvious to us at the end that we weren't valued as a family and that our little one wasn't truly seen as a whole person. We had one child start in the Bambini (baby) room just before COVID, went back after COVID and continued all the way through until starting Kindergarten. We had another child that spent a couple years here before just leaving this year. On a whole, Aspirations feels like a Instagram dreamspace - the Emilio Reggio style learning emphasizes the environment and it truly shows. As a parent, you know your child is surrounded by beauty. The art show feels special (although you eventually come to realize how much "teacher guidance" the final auction pieces actual reflect). The gala is also exciting and fun (when it happens). The playground is spacious and beautiful. Our years through Aspirations meant our kids have been in almost every room and in reflection there were great teachers and there were so-so ones and almost every year there was at least some unexpected teacher turn-over in the middle of the year. We ended up leaving because the first time we had any issues, we were surprised at the inflexibility of the administration and unwillingness to work with us. We requested that our little stay with friends in transitioning to a new class, shared the difficult family/life events that were affecting her and had the admin team tell us that they were not going allow her to change classes that despite the fact that the requested class was not yet being filled (they wanted to keep spots open for newer families/kids). Additionally, they weren't even willing to come up with a alternative plan (ie she could move to that class if someone transitioned out). The finality of "administrator knows best" was a slap in the face and made us finally look around and realize that this was one of the most expensive schools around, does not provide lunch, and its premium for the "extended care" (4-5pm where all extended care kids get placed with another teacher for that last hour, sometimes a different one daily) was not the standard everywhere.

I toured today with my 15 month old grandson and was in awe of the director, teachers & facility…read more Outdoor learning was as enriched as the classrooms with bridges, slides built into hills, riding toys, and of course art!