We are so happy our kindergartener had the opportunity to join native this year. She has grown so…read moremuch in her self confidence, exploration skills and we're in awe at how much she's learned in just a few months! The entire staff and all teachers are such incredible people and we couldn't have asked for sweater or more caring teachers for our learner.

My daughter is in her second year at Native School and we cannot say enough good things about it!…read moreUnfortunately there has been some bad publicity because a former employee (trying to steal students away to a competing school she was opening) fed parents misinformation that scared them, including launching a really personal attack against the amazing director, Shannon, who is an incredibly transparent and thoughtful preschool director. She hosts regular meetings for parents to talk to her and will also always be happy to hop on a meeting any afternoon to discuss any questions and concerns. The program itself stood out to me immediately for being a really good supportive model for development. The students are not playing "Lord of the Flies" out in the woods, they are guided and supported by amazing teachers who spend their afternoons writing documentation of the learning in their classrooms and designing emergent curriculum. We could not be happier with the school we chose and our daughter loves school passionately. We have even decided to keep her in Native School another year instead of moving to the free public TK because of how much we love the program and the teachers.

I'm a grandma to three kids who've attended here. I've never seen a better school in my life!…read moreClean, nice teachers, newer modern school. They even have healthy school lunches (unlike public school). My mother was a Special Ed teacher, so I grew up hearing about education. I'm soooo impressed! And grateful my grandkids had such a great head start!

When we relocated to the area, one of our biggest concerns was finding a high-quality preschool. We…read morespent hours reading reviews, touring schools, and agonizing over the decision. Ultimately, we were referred to Carlsbad Country Day School by an acquaintance--and we are so grateful we followed that recommendation. From the moment we toured the school, we were impressed. The staff is incredibly warm and welcoming, the campus is clean and beautiful, and the overall atmosphere is calm, joyful, and thoughtfully run. The curriculum is fantastic--our kids enjoy yoga, sports, reading class, and so much more. The school also provides healthy and delicious meals daily, which has been a huge relief for us as busy parents. Even better? The kids love the food! As for their teachers--Mrs. Gina and Ms. Stephanie are absolutely wonderful. You can tell they truly care about their students and pour so much effort into making each day special. Mrs. Gina creates such a positive and engaging learning environment for our older child, and Ms. Stephanie brings so much warmth, fun, and care to our younger child's classroom. We feel so lucky they have these amazing educators in their lives. Our kids are genuinely excited to go to school each day. One of them won't even say goodbye at drop-off, and at pickup, it's like pulling teeth to get them to leave--honestly, we take that as a great sign! The outdoor space is spacious and full of activities to keep them busy and happy. The school also hosts adorable events throughout the year--like a mother/son dance, a Christmas party, and more--which really make families feel connected. They also offer professional school photos twice a year, and the sibling pictures are to die for--some of the cutest we've ever had taken. We truly feel like we won the lottery finding Carlsbad Country Day School. Our only wish is that they went through elementary school too!

This nature school has been an absolute gift for our family. Our kids came home happy, muddy, and…read morefull of stories every day. The staff is caring, the environment is peaceful and inspiring, and the learning is hands-on and meaningful. It's everything we hoped for and more--highly recommend!

We have been searching for an alternative way of learning for our daughter and contemplated home…read moreschool until we found Wild Wander Forest School. It's exactly what we wanted for our child. My daughter age 5 attended the summer camp and she absolutely loved it and thrived with learning in nature. We can't wait for fall school to begin!

It was actually an old draft that had been sitting in my account. I realized I never posted before,…read moreso I went ahead and posted it now. I'm not carrying anything. All good here. Just thought I'd share my experience with others so they aren't surprised. I've had people ask me what I thought about Highland and I've told them, so it seemed fitting to make it public to warn people. Now you are making things up. No profanity was used. How did you even come up with that? You weren't there. Did she make that up or did you? And what disrespect are you talking about? Me being mad? Yes, I was mad, but there was no disrespect. Raising my voice a little out of frustration that I had just told the teacher about my kid's reflux, then less than an hour later I had to pick her up for what you even confirmed was spit up? I missed my deadline and had to rearrange my whole week because of that. You told me I could bring my kid back that same day once you confirmed that the teacher didn't even know what spit up is (yet she is watching 10+ kids all day long). But I refused because I had been called so many times to pick up my child in the past. My kid has since been at another preschool and I haven't been called a single time to pick her up. If anything, your school and the teacher had a clear disrespect of my time and my job on many occasions when you would call me and require me to pick up my kid for silly reasons. Can any other reviewers confirm that this has happened to them as well? I am sure there are some that would say so themselves. I totally understand what I committed to when registering. I didn't know that my kid would be sent home again, and after so many times, I just had enough. I asked for a refund of the deposit, but you refused despite the mistake on your staff's part. That's ok. I figured since that is the case, then an honest review is fair.

We are so happy with our Highland experience. I was very anxious about sending my daughter to…read morepreschool for the first time, and we toured several facilities to see what was out there and what would be the best fit for us. As soon as we toured Highland, I knew we had found our place. The teachers are so incredibly kind and nurturing, and the Reggio Emilia play-based philosophy they follow is so wonderful. We love how much outdoor time our daughter gets, and she loves telling us about everything she's learning. In addition to the classrooms, there is a garden, mud kitchen, art atelier, and critters for the kids to play with / learn about including Tortilla the tortoise and Larry the chinchilla. Our daughter has been there for nearly a year now and we just couldn't be more pleased. As a mom, it's so important to trust the school and caregivers that interact with your child/children, and Highland is a truly wonderful place to send your kids.

Casa Montessori De Carlsbad felt like the right fit immediately just from our first visit, and now…read moremy daughter is starting her second year there this fall. The director and teachers are very warm and kind and the classrooms are so clean and thoughtfully arranged. As a former preschool teacher, I had a long list of things I was looking for in a preschool, and Casa Montessori fits them all: Clear communication on everything, carefully following all licensing requirements, a locked entrance for safety, cheerful and engaging classroom environments, a big outdoor area with opportunities to garden or build gross motor skills, and a warm, home-like environment. We truly appreciate the flexible scheduling; being able to choose half days and pick which days we wanted our daughter to attend was very important to us and not something that many schools in our area offer. I also appreciate how my daughter's belongings always come home with her and nothing has ever gotten lost, even though she is not great at keeping track of things. It's so nice to never need to buy replacement items for anything because everything comes home from school very organized and tidy. The teachers and director make learning a lot of fun and put so much time and care into making birthdays and other special holidays feel extra meaningful. We are grateful that our daughter is able to attend Casa Montessori de Carlsbad and recommend it to anyone who's looking for a high-quality and flexible Montessori school in north county San Diego.

With my background in developmental psychology, I'm definitely picky about early childhood…read moreeducation, and Casa Montessori has been an absolute perfect fit for my daughter! They do an amazing job with the Montessori approach, setting up activities that really encourage creativity, independence, and choice. I love how balanced it is, too--there's a great mix of classroom time, outdoor play, and art projects. The positive impact at home has been huge. My daughter is constantly coming back with new vocabulary and skills that motivate her to clean up after herself. The vibe there is so warm and sweet. Every afternoon, she loves saying goodbye to her teachers and the school bunny before we head home. They also go all out to make celebrations feel extra special. She absolutely loves being part of this community, and couldn't ask for more as a parent.

We love Discovery! Our daughter started going there about a year-and-a-half ago when she turned 3…read moreand then our baby joined a couple months later at 6 months old. Exceptional staff, curriculum and activities. Both kids love it there and have so much fun.

We have had an exceptional experience at Discovery Preschool and could not be more grateful for our…read moreson's time here. Our son entered the infant classroom at four months old and as a first time parent I had so many fears and concerns regarding childcare, I sobbed the day we dropped him off for the first time. Over a year later our family has to relocate, and on his last day in the toddler room I cried again, but this time out of genuine sadness to leave our Discovery family. Sally, Jen, and the staff have provided unconditional care, demonstrated professionalism, and shared their expertise in a way that has exceeded my expectations for childcare. I will be forever grateful for the love and guidance they have provided our family. Some areas Discovery has impressed us in: -Infant safe sleep and overall child safety -Breastmilk handling and bottle feeding -Handling of parent-provided food during transition to solids -Assistance and adherence to provided infant sleep and feeding schedule -Transition from infant to toddler room -Age appropriate activities -Opportunity for safe outdoor toddler play -Communication with parents regarding child-specific development -Timely reports of illness and injury -Family oriented environment and sense of community

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!

Sent my first two children here when it first opened at 2 1/2 years old. They attended until…read morekindergarten Three years later I asked to enroll my last child who is now two, as I would of liked to have all my children attend the same preschool. There was no loyalty to me as a parent who helped them establish their fledgling facility. I understand having no availability at the moment but I would appreciate working with a parent who had been loyal, was there from the beginning and helped increase their enrollment by sending many Carlsbad parents to them. Not as much as even a response. Just heads up, the teachers they hire are kind and great with the kids but the owners have always come across as cold and uncaring. More concerned about the bottom dollar than the children's best interest.

Our child has attended preschool at Goddard School since 2023 and I only have amazing things to say…read moreabout our experience. All of the staff go above and beyond for the kids every day. The school itself is clean, safe and welcoming and it's in a nice area. My daughter is excited to go to school everyday, has amazing relationships with her teachers and has made friends! Her teachers work with her to break her out of her shell and she has grown so much while attending school. She comes home everyday excited to tell us about the activities she did, what the kids are up to in class, new things she learned and how much fun she had. She loves the different playgrounds, the art activities, her teachers and so much more. I would say that for our daughter, the price has been worth it since she has grown so much and she has been equipped with so many great tools for life and school. Thank you to every staff member for having a worry free and enriching environment for children and making a difference in my daughter's life. *Tadpoles is the App that is used to send photos and updates to parents and I love getting update throughout the day and daily reports to see what our child is up to and to have conversations with them about their day and projects.