I took my 8-year-old to Dr. Bloch due to his double vision and blurriness. A complete test with…read moreregards to every detail was done by the friendly and helpful staffs and Dr. Bloch, a diagnosis was made. My son was put on a serious eye muscles exercise for his eyes to work together, and also a training for better reading habit. The improvement was astonishing! In just a few weeks, his symptoms were almost gone, and he started developing better reading habit. His not even complete with the whole program yet, but his reading is already off the chart (some at high school or college level), but his performance in sports also improved. When I look for any doctor, i care about their medical knowledge, patience to listen and appreciate my concerns and if they are respected by their colleagues and patients. Dr. Bloch is more than that, he's passionate about what he's doing, and he genuinely cares. These good qualities also show in the tidiness of his office, and his whole team of staffs. My family really appreciates this partnership in this process with Dr. Bloch and his team.

I was honestly at a standstill with my son. We were at kindergarten reading levels even though he…read moreis in 2nd grade. His dyslexia was frustrating for him. Watching my child struggle created so much anxiety for the whole family. I didn't know what to do. A friend told me to see Dr. Bloch. I thought what I have to lose at this point. Dr Bloch has changed my son's life. Within one month he is bringing me chapter books to read. Word recognition, fluency, reading speed, and confidence have improved 100% from where we started. It is an amazing program!

If parenting had a cheat code, I'm fairly certain it would be called Kids town Montessori…read more We enrolled our daughter expecting the usual preschool perks: some finger painting, maybe a few new songs, and the occasional macaroni masterpiece. What we got instead was a small army of patient, brilliant humans who apparently moonlight as child-development wizards. Within two weeks, they had our daughter potty trained, a milestone that had previously seemed like it would require negotiation tactics used at international peace summits. By age two, she was confidently putting on her own clothes. By 3 1/2, Ms. Rahda had taught her to read! And by four, she was casually writing full sentences, while we were still trying to remember where we left our coffee. But the real magic of Kids town isn't just the academics. The teachers genuinely love the kids like they're their own. You can feel it the moment you walk in. They know every child, every quirk, every milestone, and they celebrate them all. Their communication with parents is fantastic, which means we never feel out of the loop and always know how our daughter is growing. Kids town Montessori somehow manages to create an environment where kids become independent, confident, curious little human and they do it while making it look effortless. If you're looking for a school where your child will be nurtured, challenged, and occasionally come home sounding suspiciously smarter than you, Kids town Montessori is it.

Our son attended Kids town for 3 years and had an excellent experience…read more In his 1st year, he was potty trained with great patience and learned some Spanish language. A special thanks to Ms Karina for his 1st year at Kids Town. Every drop off and pick up, she gave us updates in great detail. In his 2nd and 3rd year, he had a well rounded experience including gardening, cooking, art and of course math and reading. His math reached 2nd grade level able to do multiplication. His is also able to read simple sentence books. A special thanks to Ms Saro for his 2nd and 3rd years at Kids Town. She was well regarded by many of the parents with her warm heart and also excellent curriculum. Also a special thanks to Ms Mahsa, the school director. She had timely and concise response to so many of my requests.

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!

We have had the BEST experience at Coast Kids. The teachers lead with their hearts and are…read moreincredible educators both academically and with personal growth. Our daughter feels right at home and we don't have to worry about her at all. I love how welcoming the staff is to parents, and there are easy lines of communication. We aren't a religious family, but still feel welcome. I highly recommend Coast Kids!

Love Coast Kids! My grandson went there 2 years ago and is now in elementary school. We just…read morestarted my 4 yr old granddaughter a month or so ago and she loves it. Right up until the morning of her first day she adamantly told us she was NOT going to school! After her first day there she was completely changed. The teachers are so caring and loving.

Well organized school that is currently rated in the top two elementary schools in Carlsbad using…read moreeducational scores on the great schools site. I love that the school culture encourages friendship, collaboration, good citizenship via "The Dolphin Way". It's a set of values that is based on Franklin Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People that is adapted for kids. The current challenges at the school are that it has outgrown it's original buildings and facilities so the plans to completely rebuild the school are set to begin in the spring of 2017. It will make for a temporary hassle, but much like the rebuild of San Marcos High School, it will be a major improvement. I love the teachers, administrative staff-- everyone is very professional, caring and friendly. A great environment all around for learning at all levels.

Posting the pictures that I did not upload to my previous review. For some reason the app does not…read moreallow me to edit the first review.

Soo cool! Such a surprise. You think it's a small community center, but it's packed with…read moreactivities, light snacks, coffee, a stage, play rooms, books, toys, and best of all - animals! There's a pig that gets walked by a staff member intermittently, turtles you can get up and personal with, chickens, owls, hawks, falcons, snakes, starfish, etc. This is a great venue to take your kids. They have activities such as story time, and they also have an area where you can learn about the natives. There's areas to hike around the beautiful lagoon. You can be a member or take a look for the day for about $15 which is very reasonable. I believe it's worth it. They really maximized the space. It's a wonderful place!

Wow! I'm so glad I was recommended this place! They have a suggested donation and with it, you get…read morean animal feed bag of your choice. There are lots of animals around the property! This place is perfect for younger kids, I'd say around 9 or younger. They have a scavenger hunt that changes monthly and kids get to pick a small prize. Highly highly recommend if you're looking for a fun FREE activity to do with your kids!

I am a student here in the drama program and I would not want to have it any other way nothing bad…read moreabout this school. I have friends at Carlsbad high and they hate it and want leave

As a parent of a graduating senior, part of the founding class, I'm pretty confident in stating…read morethis school is one of the best in San Diego County. Talk about private school education at a public school price....Amazing facilities, dedicated staff and teachers, excellent academic education. And the principal, Cesar Morales, is a rock star principal who really cares about being fair and making things right. The only hiccups here come from being a new ("startup") school - which meant early on we had some dud teachers and few course options - but those issues are fading away as the school grows. It's an academically challenging school but my student has done well and is prepared for university next year. There are a lot of false rumors out there from people trying to start a rivalry but if you're considering this school I encourage you to take the tour and talk to actual students and parents!

Anna is absolutely amazing! Our son has been coming here for a couple of months now, and has been…read moreworking on his interpersonal and social skills through the PEERS program, as well as continuing that training in the less formal LEGO club. Each program is designed to aid children who need assistance in developing and growing their social skills, and our son has been making leaps and bounds since starting here! Our son has Asperger's syndrome, and Anna has been wonderful in working with him. We did all of our homework, and her credentials all check out (which is something that we always do before working with a service provider.) Both of our boys come for LEGO club, and both of them look forward to it each week, even though we get up fairly early each Saturday to get there. LEGO club proved to be an excellent starting point for the boys, and allowed them to really grow comfortable in the setting before we got the PEERS program set up for our eldest. Now, to the details: the facility is absolutely beautiful. Build inside a dual use location in Carlsbad, the downstairs is set up for the program. Tastefully decorated, it is fun, light, and airy, with plenty of slightly subdued colors that look delightful without being overwhelming. There are plenty of toys, and the collection of LEGO's is constantly expanding. There is a good mix of special needs and typical children, which allows for real interactions that are all supervised and directed by Anna and her staff. Everyone is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and accepting. We truly could not be happier! Would I recommend her to family and friends? Absolutely, and have already gone out of my way to do so. If you have a child that is struggling with social interactions, if you have a child who needs a boost, if you have a child who just doesn't quite get it, this is the place to go. We have already seen honest-to-goodness measurable improvements (which as an aside is something that is also done through the PEERS program.) In summary, this program is excellent and Anna makes it all seem so easy. And, if I'm honest, I've probably picked up a pointer or two for applying in my own life as well.

My child participated in Ana's summer camp for two summers. The camp counselors all have higher…read moreeducation and training in child development and social skill coaching. The low child to staff ratio allows high level of attention and support to the needs of each child. Summer camp includes outdoors play everyday and field trip every week. Ana knows each kids and spend time to communicate to parents about their progress. Highly recommended.

We could not be any happier with Ms. Claudia and her team. We joined Kumon in August of 2020…read morebecause of COVID-19. It was something we had on our radar anyways but COVID really put it at the forefront. My little one is an eager learner and loves school so we were really concerned our preschooler at the time, who was on the verge of learning how to read, wasn't getting the right amount of instruction during her last few months of distance learning. As much as we enjoy working with our little one, she does much better taking instruction from "teachers" so we felt confident she would do well in this after school learning program. After 5 months of Kumon, we could not be happier. My daughter has learned and grown so much. I'm constantly amazed at how much she's learned in both math and reading. She advanced pretty quickly through each level but Ms. Claudia did an excellent job ensuring she was really ready before advancing her. At times, we repeated lessons. In the months we've attended, my daughter has advanced to what she calls the "big girl tables" which is where each child works more independently vs. the early learners table where an instructor is sitting with them the entire time. My 5-year-old was super excited to move up but got a little stage fright not having a teacher with her. To be fair, she's 5 and does still need assistance, especially with reading, but Ms. Claudia has made adjustments so my daughter remains comfortable in class. She will eventually need to move to the "big girl tables" but we appreciate Ms. Claudia being willing to compromise. Additionally, because she's advanced, the math and reading homework has become more challenging for her - to the point where she was getting a little discouraged when it came to doing her homework. Up until recently, this was never the case. We addressed these issues with Ms. Claudia and she quickly made adjustments that are working much better for us. She continues to check-in each week, which is greatly appreciated. Incentive Programs: Each visit, your child earns Kumon dollars (KD) they can use towards fun prizes. It turned out to be a fun incentive for my daugther. Saving her KD's is a life lesson in itself. My daughter was saving for the grand prize, an electric scooter ($1000KD) so after she returned from her Kumon lesson, she'd sit at our kitchen table for a good 15-20 minutes trying to add it all up and figure out how much more she needs to reach her goal. She got up to $700 KDS before her God Parents got her one for Christmas. Instead, she chose a National Geographic dinosaur dig kit ($500 KD), which has been a COMPLETE (mess!!!! - LOL) HIT! = ) She loves it and feels so proud that she earned it. She is saving up again for another National Geographic prize. If your child is struggling with distance learning or needs a little push with math or reading, I'd HIGHLY recommend Ms. Claudia and this Kumon location. We are beyond pleased with Ms. Claudia being so accessible and are thrilled with the life lessons and knowledge my daughter is gaining here. Ms. Claudia has demonstrated on multiple occasions that she does what is best for my child and doesn't try to fit everyone into one mold. Plus, she and Ms. Annie are so incredibly patient!!! My daughter just loves them.

I'm so happy I found this Kumon. When my daughter started kindergarten, her first report card…read moreshowed she was below most of her peers as far as reading. I signed her up for Kumon and she has thrived! She went from not even being able to label each letter and sound, to now ( only 6 months later) reading full books! Her last report card showed she was already approaching a first grade reading level! I tell all my friends about Kumon. The prices are very reasonable and Claudia is wonderful to work with.

So this is from a parent with a son that I knew was a hands on learner! Loving to build, create and…read morethink outside a textbook! He has graduated from HTH and while he struggled in traditional middle school soared here in this environment! Has gone in to huge success and we are so proud! Now have a daughter starting at HTH and is thriving! Her independence, and motivation is amazing! The teachers are young and inspiring wanting the most for their students! The kids do need to be open minded to the different structure! But it does seem to prep them for college and real life

Great school and do lots of hands on projects, also no homework:)))))))))))))))))))))))read more