I love, love, love this school! I made great memories here by making new friends, it was hard at…read morethat time when I was deaf, people would stare at my hearing aids making me feel embarrassed that I had them, but eventually the kids were really nice and wanted to be friends with me, this school will provide anything for you, I will forever miss this school and Mrs. Mussatti.

I love this school when I came here, I made a lot of great memories here. The staff and teachers…read morehere are the best. They will help your child, when they need it the most. It's a wonderful school with great people. I recommend this school to everyone.

I think this is a good school overall, I just feel their special education section needs more…read moreteachers to help with more one-on-one work. Your kid won't get that here. I've worked at lots of schools, and I've seen how, over the years, this school has had a difficult time working with kids who are non-verbal. I haven't seen much progress in particular kids and it has been 3 years of them being there. I think there are other schools that have more staff who can maybe help more in severe cases. If your kid is okay in group classes, though, in general ed or special Ed, then this school is fine.

Went here from 2011 to 2017 and it was the worst years ever. Terrible staff, terrible office…read morepeople especially Ms. Snagel. Oh man I hope she's gone by now for the sake of those poor kids. Also be careful with the old lady teachers. They can be very mood swingy and snappy and some of the younger teachers are just plain out snobby. I would like to shout out to Mrs. Montano and Ms. Zadylak. I am so glad I am far gone from this school. Knobhill? More like KnobHell! Also the discipline system is cruel. I mean who freaking isolates a poor kid to the wall in front of everyone to shame them. Just wow. Good luck to whoever goes here next and ps. Watch out for rude supervisors and lunch ladies. You will love middle school way better. Good day

I started my five year old in math/English just as a catch up due to COVID. Yes, she did online…read morethrough school during that time but due to her age we believed extra help wouldn't hurt. Well, not only does my 5 year look forward to seeing her group but she has excelled in just the first month! She loves her projects, she's learning to read a lot easier and she is making friends. This has been a total win for us!!! And the teacher is an absolute gem!

I have had three grandchildren go through this school from toddler to elementary. Top notch staff…read more Top notch teachers. Top notch administrators. Top notch management. One grandchild is a college freshman. The other two are in 7th grade. They are all very bright, well adjusted, and doing well in school. I give Lifetime Montessori a lot of credit.

We moved our child recently from another school to Lifetime after wanting more structure in an…read moreacademic setting, balanced with group play and exploration. Every child and family have different needs and it was important that we found teachers and an administration that was willing to partner with us to address any concerns and proactively work together to find solutions. We have been very impressed with the leadership, admin and teachers' transparency, accountability and communication. So many schools can feel like a corporate profit driven endeavor and we have observed that Lifetime cares deeply about children development and curating their interests. A simple example is that we asked that our child be allowed to observe the classroom Montessori 'work' session in action before making a decision to enroll her formally (this would be the first time our child would observe a Montessori class in person).The school year had already started and the Director, Kristin, asked that we hold off until the second or third week of school so that she could support the teachers to protect the integrity of what they were trying to establish in the new classroom on the first week of school without creating a distraction. She could have easily agreed to allow us to observe sooner so we could enroll earlier (other schools did), etc... it's through small actions and decisions that we felt comfortable placing our child there with a team of educators and admin that truly put the children's wellbeing and needs first. They also have set up a system of room parents that are very helpful to guide fellow parents with onboarding, external play dates and organizing events. There is no perfect childcare or school, but at the end of the day, we chose Lifetime because we are confident that the whole team works together to communicate openly and will partner together to honor what's best for our child. It's also a great sign when the teachers choose to coteach together for multiple years, clearly, they are enjoying it :). Thanks to the whole team for putting in their efforts to create a space for children to explore, learn and play!

Was scared to give my graduation speech, a lot of voices I listened to but knew how to lead,…read morepenmanship is important.

I was fortunate enough to finish my diploma here. The staff…read moreand volunteers at Abraxas are some of the most genuine individuals I had encountered as a teenager. They do everything they can to uplift, empower, and aid students. Alongside supporting these kids they also provide resources and support to their families or guardians. They taught my peers and I so much about life. Most everyone I knew at Abraxas is doing really well now. Abraxas is full of angels.

This is a phenomenal school. From the admins to the teachers to the supportive staff...we are…read moreconstantly falling in love with the dedication and love shown to the children. So glad we were able to get in. Both Escondido campuses are awesome and are only getting better each year. And it's a plus that it's K-8, so I don't have to put my older kids in a huge public middle school.

Both of my kids had great experiences here. Both were lucky enough to have Ms. Anne, who is truly…read moreone of the kindest teachers I have ever met. My son is 16 now and in all AP classes on his way to become a brilliant engineer. My daughter is 12 and exudes confidence both in school work and in sports. We are so lucky to have so many options locally and I'm grateful for the wonderful and well rounded experience my kids had at community. The school is small and the volunteer aspect is a huge plus. I volunteered for basically everything including book fairs, field trips, and in class events and it was a special experience filled with hard working staff and great kiddos and familes.

I was fortunate enough to have all of my children in music lessons at different times and had 2 of…read moremy girls take violin lessons from Cathy Allen. She is a very gifted, and highly educated teacher. I recommend her for any music lessons she teaches. If you are in North San Diego county area, especially Escondido, contact her to check for availability.

From the owner: I'm a professional violinist and have been teaching in the San Diego area for over thirty years. I…read moreteach private violin and cello lessons. I also have a masters degree in Humanities and am a published author. I tutor all subjects to students at all grade levels including those with special needs. I am also a writer and editor.

Kristy is great! I feel so much more confident in meetings. She's not afraid to challenge the…read moreteam if needed. She's great at educating us on what is and isn't possible. We had a lawyer look at our IEP and it was described as one of the best he's ever seen. We wouldn't have gotten there without Kristy. Beyond the document, she's great at helping us make sure the team follows the IEP. Without her I can't imagine where we would me.

I worked with Kristi at the end of last school year on a new IEP for my son. I had worked with…read moreanother advocate with my other son, so I had an idea of what I should expect. I paid Kristi a flat fee to work with us. She had explained that this would cover unlimited phone calls, emails, meetings, etc until the IEP process was completed. Unfortunately, Kristi was really busy handling many IEPs and didn't have the time to return phone calls, emails or even texts. We didn't communicate often, but when I did reach out, I would have to re-email or re-text to ask if she had seen the email or text. The amount of work she put into my son's case was extremely disappointing. I had been messaging her leading up to the scheduled IEP date to discuss the paperwork the school had sent me with no response. She literally called me ON HER WAY to my son's school the day of the meeting to go over everything quickly with me. During the meeting, it was apparent that she hadn't already read the IEP as she said she would, and was "winging it". This was far different than she had originally advertised what this experience and process would be like. In hindsight, I really wish I had used the other advocate I had in the past... I would have saved money and received better help in the process. When I brought my concerns up with Kristi regarding the lack of time and effort she had spent on my son's case and asked for a refund of some of the fee, she was short with me and offered a very small amount back. Even that took much prodding and reminding for her to actually process the small refund. I would be careful if using her services and perhaps get the scope of work down in writing. Also, be prepared to do the heavy-lifting yourself.

This school has changed my child's life! He struggled In…read morepublic school for years and this has been a total game changer. He is now excited to go to school, loves his teachers, made some new friends and is learning in a much more encouraging and understanding environment. The staff is amazing. From the teachers to the administrators, they all go above and beyond. My child's confidence has improved significantly since starting nearly 2 years ago. He is polite, calmer and overall a happier kid. The techniques they use to teach are working. From the "stop, determine, do" method (which we try and practice at home too) to math processes, these teachers really get it. The kids feel happy, included, understood and most of all respected. Thank you New Bridge for literally altering the trajectory of my son's life.

This school has been an absolute game changer for my son! Prior to starting here he was defeated,…read morehe thought he was dumb and didn't know how to learn! All of that has changed with the help of NewBridge. Their teachers are Orton-Gilligham trained, they have phonics class every day, small class sizes, and they use a multi sensory approach to learning. My son went up 2 grade levels in reading last year, has solid friendships, has become independent in homework and is completely thriving!! I cannot say enough good things. I highly recommend NewBridge!