I was enrolled here as a freshman for the 2025/26 school year. This school is INCREDIBLY…read moredisorganized, and not just in a 'first day chaos sense'. I was not properly informed of the bell schedule, and the reasons that it was different on the first day. The assistant principal read my schedule and sent me to the wrong class. I missed a whole period - thankfully an elective - and sat in a study hall that had more students than seats. They were actively bringing in tables so that they could have a seat for everyone in the study hall. This should not be happening on the first day. Initially, I was supposed to take Math 2. I was priority enrollment, and tested into this. The administration claimed there was no room, and placed me in Math 1. Math 2 was not an option on the course selection. I was then placed in virtual Math 2. During my study hall, the link that was supposed to come up for a recorded class never came. I sat in study hall with AP bio homework that I was supposed to have over the summer. When my friends at the Studio campus texted me about their AP bio homework, I had my mom call the office to make sure I didn't have any at PLC. The office said there was no summer work. This wasn't true, and I only got a huge packet of summer reading on the day before school. While other people had already completed this, I was left behind. During lunch, there were so many kids that there was no room at the very few tables provided. Open tables either had no shade source, so were burning hot, or had a broken umbrella. During Gear Up Day, I was given the wrong information regarding school computers. An adult told me that if I was a Workshop student, that I could bring my own computer. My family ended up driving back to the school, because this information didn't match up with prior instruction. I did end up needing a school computer, and was only set up with Canvas a day before classes. Nobody had said anything about the app before this. I was incredibly excited to start this high school after a wonderful middle school experience at The Classical Academy Bear Valley campus. This school was not at all what I expected, and extremely disappointing.

I went here for my junior and senior year. I transferred from a private school - Calvin Christian -…read moreand I was very glad I did! CAHS-PL is the type of school where if you do your work, you WILL pass with AT LEAST a B. That is from a combination of excellent teaching, engaging work, and non-excessive knowledge. All the people I knew that got anything lower than a B were people who didn't really do their homework. I learned a decent amount of things - not enough to overwhelm me, but not enough to forget too many important details. Everything here was super easy compared to private school, as a junior and senior it was nice to still earn good grades but not have extreme amounts of work to do. When I was in the middle of college application season, I had a college counselor there tell me that CSUSM was impacted and it might be hard to get in. My weighted GPA was a 4.11, so I'm not sure where that came from, but it did stress me out. I was accepted in less than a day. My schedule was great. I didn't need too many credits so senior year I was at school 10.40am-2pm and it was amazing. If you're looking to make friends and have a social life, don't go here. A lot of kids just want to come to school, get their work done, and then go home. Most of my friends left before lunch, so I just used that time to do my work. If your kid works well on their own, this is the place for them. I highly recommend. It is 3 days a week, which is cool. I would get all my Monday and Friday work done on Friday, and then have Monday off! Or vice versa. It can be done, but I'd say around 3 or 4 hours of work will need to be done over those at-home days, but that's barely anything. I loved here, if this seems like a good fit for your kid, please send them here!

My child is in their second year here and we could not be happier. It is a school where success is…read morein the partnership of student, parents, and teachers. There are 2 paths.. M track and Summit track. M track is traditional middle school and summit track is more project based in all subjects with the use of Summit platform. Neither track requires you to do much homeschooling anymore like in the earlier grades or other campuses (c track at Bear Valley for grades k8th). There's everything here as far as extra curricular activities and more for middle school.. ASB, theater, and lots of exploratory classes throughout their years here. It is not a bilingual school as another student stated in her review. As for math, there's a placement test required before entry to the school. Based on this, you're placed based on scores. There is a zoom math helpline available day and evening hours for free.. Students are in campus 3 days a week. There is a study period as part of their schedule so lots of help is available daily. The other days are at home or on campus Mondays available to students who need extra supports from teachers. The IEP services are also provided here.. in person and not online. There's lots to say but I think that's a decent amount to share. Feel free to PM if you have more questions.

Well howdie from south of I-78, ( that's SD y'all.) I like the heck out of my daughter's…read moreteachers and their principal, I don't get there much but Tuesday's PIE was delicioso , starring Miles Mc Pherson. Dang, he was good! We parents got to see each other and speak our piece about all the stuff being flung at our kids. Can't wait to see the video promised by CC's team. My motto is " Turn the dang TV off, cut the cable, kill the I-phones and let your kids see you read books in the evening. CLASSICAL books from around the world, in the languages of the authors. Like Shakespeare for English speakers and Verne for French speakers, know what I'm getting at?

The food at the breakfast is always cold or has plastic cheese. The lunch has a frozen pb&j and the…read morestaff is just abundantly rude. Several times they burn the food and set fire alarm off

My daughter has attended Del Lago for 4 years and has developed into a thoughtful, critical thinker…read morewith an open mind to different perspectives, and prepared for any college or university in the nation. I credit the school's inclusive vision, talented staff, and commitment to students for her success. Del Lago does an extraordinary job in all categories! (not sure who Bob B. is, but he may have the wrong Del Lago if he's from Placentia, Ca. There's another Del Lago up there. This one is in Escondido, Ca.)

This school was recommended to me by a close friend when we were searching for my sons kindergarten…read moreclass a few years back. Now we have been with ECS for 3 years and our family loves this school. The staff is absolutely wonderful with the children and we couldn't wish for a better school. Every aspect of this school has been superb from teachers to volunteers and staff. The school does a wonderful job hosting activities and functions for the whole family to enjoy and feel welcome and part of the ECS family. Since deciding to join this school, my family has also joined the Escondido Christian Church family and we have been accepted and loved with open arms. We are so grateful that God has introduced us to the ECS/ECC family and couldn't be happier here. If you're looking for a Christ based education and a clean, safe school with wonderful and friendly staff and families, ECS is it!

Very disappointed. Very. Suggestions: In Mother's Prayer Group, pray earnestly and honestly, not…read morerepeat from a piece of paper what your requests are to Jesus. And when a student is struggling, please train your teacher, in this case on teacher, Pinckney, to offer the tutoring he has done for years. And most of all, dont listen to a child over an adult, when you have rumors and character defamation. The principal, is untrustworthy. My daughter was so distressed from things, false accusations, she was vomiting and had PTSD. Because the Principle decided to take the child's fabricated stories due to length of time there. Disgustingly, he believed the child when the child accused me, of harassment. I am a strong Christian and have been an educator(now retired) for years. This was so telling. Please pray, seek out your Pastor, before considering this school.

My two daughters attended Grace school and daycare. My youngest started Grace daycare at 7 months…read more For the first few months she cried at dropoff but quickly connected with the great care at the school. The school required her to be potty trained before advancing classes and helped. My oldest daughter started in TK and stayed until 5th grade. The teachers and school staff were great! The class sizes were small and well equipped. The school had multiple small plays and ceremonies involving the students for the parents. I had to withdraw my daughters because we moved but Grace set such a high standard that we haven't been satisfied with the schools and daycares in our new area.

My son has been at Grace Christian School since 2nd grade, and it's been one of the best decisions…read moreI've made. It's more than just a school--it's a faith-centered community where Christian values are lived out daily through prayer, chapel, and encouragement. The teachers and staff are incredibly caring and teach with genuine dedication. With smaller class sizes, they provide individualized attention, thoughtful accommodations, and meaningful challenges so each student can succeed at their own level. The strong curriculum, combined with a close-knit, family-like environment, has helped my son grow tremendously in both confidence and character. I've always felt supported as a partner in his education. Grade-level field trips bring classroom learning to life, and opportunities like sports, music, and STEM programs help students explore their interests and build confidence. Community events like the Harvest Festival and Car Show create a welcoming atmosphere and truly make Grace feel like a second family. Most importantly, Grace provides an excellent Christian education in a loving, nurturing environment. I'm grateful for the positive impact they've had on my son and highly recommend Grace Christian School to any family seeking strong academics, faith-based values, and a supportive community.

We have been coming to the Palomar College Child Development Center as soon as our daughter was 18…read moremonths old and finally eligible for this amazing early education experience. My son and daughter both now attend and we could not be happier. I came for a tour before my little one was even born because I had heard so many great things about it from other parents, many of them CSUSM professors just like me. The curriculum is play based, nature, and exploratory. This place was built for adventure and curiosity. I was glad that there were NO computers! And, no worksheets! Also, this is a *learning laboratory* with the Child Development Department at Palomar College -- so, lots of "hands on deck" and students conducting their hours with supervision. Their fresh ideas and close interactions with the kids to help with play and activities really enhanced the child-adult ration. Also, I liked that professors also visit the center to to supervise and grade the college students. You would think it would feel crowded but the yards are HUGE and lots of space for play. Room 1 is for the 18 month and older set. The classroom is attached to the main office and so you develop a a nice relationship with the office staff. (They are super busy but always very receptive and warm.) When it's decent weather, the shaded hilly yard is where the kids have snack, play, and do all sorts of activities. There is so much imaginative areas and nooks for reading or playing. Perfect. The Boy Scouts built a little river in the yard that the teachers run water through on hot days. My kids now always want to visit the Room 1 area because of their fond memories. I loved the photos we received from the teachers -- our daughter in water play and also lounging with friends on a blanket outside. Perfect for their age! Room 2 seems to be for kids who are on their way to potty training -- maybe two and three year olds. The two main teachers are nurturing and fun. They have a ton of experience and have a great program for the kids. Our daughter has really learned about friendship, conflict management, and communication. Through Room 1 and Room 2, the kids seem to be learning counting, colors, and letters but all seamlessly through play. My daughter has a developed a love of doing puzzles in this classroom. So cool. Room 3 is where my son started at 3.5 years old. A great classroom space with a loft and lots of tactile stations. My son seemed to really learn so much from the reading and games they played. This yard is also an amazing "lab" for them to explore plants and insects. The teachers -- in all the classrooms -- really follow the interests of the kids. The old trees have caterpillars doing their "chrysalis" (sorry for the non-technical use of this!) and so the kids are watching butterflies be created. Again, so cool. The teachers are awesome and super experienced. (While we waited for my daughter to turn 18 months, he was at two different schools, CSUSM and a Montessori, which were both fine but - for us - not as fabulous as Palomar.) Rooms 4 and 5 are the last rooms and have pre-kindergarten aged kids. Once again, lots of exploring, science, art, and reading. Another amazing yard with a trail/track to ride and lots of grass for tumbling. My son is there now and we love the things he is learning. They do math as it emerges in the play-based activities; he knows how to do simple adding and subtraction. (We do not do any of this math prep stuff at home!) We realize that he is already nicely prepared for kindergarten - both the social and academic. Cost --- Each month, the tuition is a bit different because they charge you by the days there are in the month that your child attends. Palomar College students and community members across North County can enroll their kids. (The parents who are PC students have different fees and have to work with the office as to their school and study schedules. Community parents decide on full day - 5 days a week OR some combination; I think you cannot do half days if you are not a student.) For us, the diversity of race, ethnicity and abilities at the center is exactly the learning environment we want for children. And, as we enroll son in kindergarten this year, it was nice to hear from educators and the elementary school office that they really admired the work of the center (as in "oh, that is a good daycare!"). Sorry this review is so long but I wanted to give our perspective on this wonderful developmental setting. :-)

this center is amazing!…read more I've come here to do observations for my child development classes and they are so friendly and love anyone who comes to their center to help them out or just even to see how things are set up there. they currently have three males working there, one in each one of their buildings, and I think that it is awesome that they have male working in this setting along side with the children that attend there. all the teachers teach with a hands on method and let the children provide their own independence. this is an amazing center, and I will totally bring my children here, when I have my own!!

VIDA changed locations in the summer of 2025 and is now located on Foothill Dr in Vista. Our family…read moreloves this school. So many options for the design labs. The music program is really a marvel. Choir, violin and drumming lessons are all offered including a school band! Academic awards are given out twice a year on a nice ceremony. The only negatives are the too small parking lot and the kids think the student lunches are not good. I wish Spanish was offered but the good far outweighs the bad! 5 stars for VIDA!

Multiple safety, environmental, and ethical concerns at this school. The building is old and…read morethere is has been a significant RAT infestation for years! This is a health concern, the teachers and all the staff knows it. Rats carry diseases. Multiple bathroom stalls not open due to inoperability, definitely NOT enough for all the students. The principal and vice principal refuse to address these issues. Children SMOKING WEED in the bathroom stalls. There has been issues of SA with multiple MINORS and a substitute TEACHER!!! https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/vista-unified-substitute-teacher-and-coach-accused-of-sexual-offenses-with-13-year-old/3362089/ Substitute teachers are utilized for majority of these classes! Profound RACIAL DISCRIMINATION, Principal and Vice Principal sweep under their rug. Lawsuit waiting to happen!!!! Upper management of the VUSD need to conduct a thorough investigation as to why these matters are going unaddressed! We elect these officials and entrust that the teachers, principals, and vice principals will do their job accordingly! Choose a better school!

I had to write an update to include this: the office staff is just the absolute BEST. They are so…read morewelcoming and kind as soon as you enter the front office, and when I see teachers around the campus they always wave and say hello very genuinely. I also LOVE and appreciate that there are students here who have babies and can't afford child care so they allow the students to bring their kids to school and have help with the kids. That's amazing. This honestly is one of my favorite schools I have been to.

This school is designed for a student that needs a small classroom, more attention, and has…read morehistorically struggled in the comprehensive high schools. All academics are offered. After school programs are designed to foster social growth. Go to your San Marcos High School and ask about TOHS.