LCVPK is an excellent preschool and kindergarten! All the teachers and staff are very well…read morequalified and they really care about the kids and the families. In addition, we appreciated the flexibility and the easy communication with everyone at the school. Our daughter attended for three years, in butterflies, ladybugs, and kindergarten. It was so nice to see her grow and expand her knowledge throughout the three years. The kindergarten program is one of a kind, with a great teacher who invests a lot of time and thought into the kids' education and daily activities.

La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten has truly been a second home for our family since my son…read morefirst started back in 2020, and as this is our last year here, I'm more emotional about it than I expected. Both of my kids have grown up at this school, and watching them thrive in such a warm, loving, and nurturing environment has meant the world to us. The teachers and staff aren't just educators -- they are genuinely caring people who know each child personally and make them feel seen, safe, and celebrated every single day. When I see my kids run up to their teachers and hug them because they've missed them, it warms my heart. Ms. Jackie has touched both of my kids' lives in such special ways. Ms. Julie prepared my son -- and is now preparing my daughter -- for kindergarten with so much patience, warmth, and dedication. My son is even coming back to read to his sister's class, and Ms. Julie couldn't be more excited to welcome him. Ms. Denise and Ms. Maize are both excellent, and my daughter still talks about them all the time! And then there's the joy of Ms. Mandy and her vibrant personality that lights up the room. All the ladies at the front desk (Janice, Erica, and Jeanne) greet us with the kindest smiles every morning -- they truly start our day off right. As I prepare myself for our last year here, I feel incredibly grateful. LCVPK has shaped my kids in the best possible ways, and it has shaped me as a parent, too. This school will always hold a very special place in our hearts. If you're looking for a preschool/kindergarten that feels like family, this is it. We were lucky to be part of this community, and we will miss it deeply.

Loved it we were there as a transitional pre school for the La fires but we highly recommend! Also…read morethey are the best in childcare and food service and so much more

Play based preschool conveniently located in Encinitas. Teachers and staff are very friendly…read more Ratio is good, but lots of kids per class. Clean school with a nice playground, lots of play options in the classroom. Has been great for learning how to socialize and to follow instructions. Seems a tad expensive, but most preschools in the area are pricey. They are helpful at accommodating random schedules.

Redeemer by the Sea creates the most welcoming environment for these kids! The warm smiles and…read morehappy enthusiastic greetings literally do not change from the start to the end of the school year. The directors Ms. Malloy & Ms. Rhonda both greet the kids every morning and afternoon by name. You can tell all of the teachers are genuinely excited to be there, they are all so friendly and engaging. Our son had Ms. Stephanie and Ms. Violetta. They are the sweetest and energetic duo with a ton of experience. They make the kids feel so special and loved. They are respectful and take the time to really get to know the kids. They make learning fun (my personal fav - they even taught them about dental health and why brushing teeth is so important, amazing!) it's play based learning and they do the cutest crafts too. They have a pumpkin patch event, Mother's Day/Father's Day parties, a Christmas + Easter performance, and even a jog-a-thon! Our son also has a food allergy, which they take very seriously and we greatly appreciate. We feel totally at ease when we drop him off. This is was our first experience choosing a preschool with our first child so we toured.. several.. schools!! After we toured Redeemer we knew hands down, it was the one. We couldn't be more pleased with our decision. We are now on his second year here - our son still gets so excited and truly looks forward to going to preschool every day. They get to go to chapel once a month and Pastor D makes it so much fun! The campus is new, clean, has a spacious playground and is extremely safe/secure!

I'm sad to see that Redeemer has only 3 stars! We are in our second year of preschool here and…read morecouldn't be happier. The staff is patient and kind and our daughter has learned so much already. It was a hard transition for her starting preschool last year at 3 but with the teachers constant support and care she quickly started to feel safe and confident. Even in the 4 yo class this year there are students that have a hard time at drop off and the teachers lovingly ease them into the day. Ms Malloy (the director) has been informative and a rock for us. Ms Rhonda runs the front office and is always so responsive and kind. They both greet each student and parent as we enter the school each day, it's a great warm way to start the day. This team is incredible. The campus is beautiful. My husband and I feel so good having chose Redeemer for the start of our daughter's school career. They set the bar high. We will be sending our younger daughter there when she is old enough! Ask me anything, happy to help! We are big fans

This school is amazing! My child has attended for over 2 years and she absolutely loves it. It is…read morea wonderful place if you are looking for children to get a good academic foundation but have plenty of playtime and opportunity to bond with other children. The teachers and staff are wonderful and really do care about the children. The school is small so you know everyone, students, parents, teachers, creating a family environment and plenty of opportunities for direct interaction between everyone.

My daughter has been attending CPP since she was two. (Potty training was so easy with the…read moreteacher's help!) She is now in her last year and ready for kindergarten! The teachers are amazing and the director is so supportive and kind. I can't wait to send my little guy there next year!

This school is a breath of FRESH AIR. The rooms are quiet with reading and listening and doing…read moreactivities. Children you never thought could learn to sit still are learning good manners and listening skills. I was there just last Tuesday to pick up my granddaughter and she came out all smiles. She reads nonstop and I credit the wonderful atmosphere of her school for that involvement Montessori principles taught right here in Carlsbad So blessed

Truly a group of educators who desire to light a spark and fan each child's unique flame towards…read morecuriosity, learning and kindness. The Costal Sage Montessori community allows for hands on education and ability to meet each child at their current level to help them thrive and enjoy their learning.

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!

As a student here I have some things to say, all of the teachers are great, students are fun, and…read moreprograms are incredible.

This review focus only on Baseball field at Mission Estancia school. Mission Estancia school has…read moreonly one field and that too not well maintained. These outfield is very dry and grass is patchy. School restrooms are closed on the weekends, very inconvenient. Lot of water fountains around, starting area are great with lot of shades. Trash cans around the park, great work done by park schoo staffs. Parking is plenty around the park. Just park and walk on to the gates. Also there are is a play area for small kids. This place is good for a quick game and for the parents

We absolutely love Pilgrim! I was going to send my 3 year old son somewhere else, but decided to…read morecheck out Pilgrim last minute before committing and I'm so glad we did! The entire staff are so calm and sweet, the playground is amazing, they have so many awesome toys, and offer art and activities for the kids everyday. They also make holidays so fun and special for the kids. I wish I would have sent my older son here too. There are so many preschools to choose from in Carlsbad, but this one is really centered around the kids and I am just so pleased with the entire experience. I will miss this sweet school when my son goes to TK next year.

We sent both of our children from the ages of 2 to 4 to Pilgrim and we cannot speak highly enough…read moreof the school. It is such a warm/homey environment, and the teachers are so incredibly loving and caring--Miss Katia, Miss Sarah, and Miss Karina have such special places in our hearts. The school is play-based so the kids have many opportunities to explore various activities at their own pace, to use their imaginations, to play outside for a significant amount of time each day. Though the school is at a church, there is no religious curriculum, which our family preferred. Our children loved the school and were always so happy at the end of the day. We can't recommend Pilgrim enough!