Both of my children attended daycare at Three Little Owls. My son was in the infant room and my…read moredaughter in the preschool. We toured numerous daycare centers in Vista, and Three Little Owls was the obvious choice for a number of reasons. First, it was by far the cleanest daycare center we toured. The teachers and owners are extremely vigilant about daily cleaning and sanitizing. It was also opened more recently so all of the toys, supplies, and furniture are very new and clean. Next, they make all meals fresh for the students, daily. My son started at six months when he began solids and I was so impressed with the food they offered him. (They make the babies homemade bone broth puree!) my daughter also loved all of the homemade meals and snacks in the preschool. Lastly, the owners and teachers all truly love the students. My husband and I both work full time and leaving our babies everyday is hard. However, I always felt so confident that they were loved and cared for by every teacher at Three Little Owls. You don't find teachers that compassionate and invested in the children at every daycare. It is truly a special place. I highly recommend Three Little Owls to anyone looking for childcare. We are so grateful for all they have done for us.

Very Disappointing Experience…read more When I first read the reviews for this daycare, I honestly thought I had found the best daycare for my children. The reviews gave me a very positive impression, so I went there genuinely hoping to enroll my children. Unfortunately, my actual experience was very different. The first thing I noticed was that the outdoor play area seemed quite small to me. However, that alone would not have stopped me from enrolling my children. I was still willing to move forward until I had several conversations with the director that completely changed my mind. My baby is only four months old. I explained that I would want to stop by during the day from time to time to check on my baby. The director reacted very strongly and asked me, "What do you mean by visiting?" I was told that I should leave my child and go, and that at most I could come once and look at my baby from behind the glass. When I explained that I wanted to be able to visit during the day, I was told, "If everyone wants to come, we can't work." The comment that I found most upsetting was: "I only have this problem with Iranians." I personally found that statement very disappointing and uncomfortable, especially because the staff I interacted with were also Persian-speaking. I had toured several other daycare centers, and my experience with them was completely different. They were respectful and welcoming when I asked about visiting my baby during the day, and some even told me that I could come to breastfeed my baby if needed. I never felt like asking about my child was an inconvenience. I also asked for printed copies of the forms I needed. The way this request was handled felt unnecessarily irritated and unprofessional to me. I was given several papers that, in my opinion, were disorganized. At the other daycare centers I visited, the forms were provided neatly in folders and the staff were much more helpful and organized. I understand that every daycare has rules and that staff need to maintain a routine. I was not asking to disrupt the classroom. As a parent of a four-month-old baby, I simply wanted to understand how communication and parental visits worked and to feel comfortable with the people caring for my child. I have now enrolled my children at a different daycare, and my experience has been completely different. The staff have been respectful, patient, and welcoming. I am able to come in when I need to, and I have even been able to stay for a while with my children. No one has ever told me that I cannot visit my children or that I have to stand behind a window to see them. This experience has made me even more confident that my concerns during my visit to this daycare were reasonable. Unfortunately, after my tour and conversations with the director, I no longer felt comfortable enrolling my children there. Based on my personal experience, this was one of the most disappointing daycare tours I had. I went in with very high expectations because of the reviews, but my experience with the director completely changed my impression. I ultimately decided not to enroll my children, and based on my experience, I would not recommend this daycare to my family or friends. This review reflects my personal experience, impressions, and opinions after visiting the daycare.

Miss Darshi is truly phenomenal. My daughter started with her at 2 1/2 years old and is now 4, and…read morethe growth we have seen has been incredible. This is not a one-size-fits-all program--each child receives individualized attention and support based on their unique needs. I have watched my daughter develop emotionally, socially, physically, and academically while gaining confidence, independence, and strong relationship skills. Miss Darshi creates an environment of emotional safety, nurturing, and age-appropriate learning that allows children to thrive. She has a special gift for working with young children, and her love and dedication are evident every day. We are incredibly grateful for her and highly recommend her preschool to any family looking for a truly exceptional early childhood education experience.

If you're looking for a place for your kid, look no further! Mrs. Darshi was so accommodating when…read moreI needed to find a new school for my son and I'm so thankful we found this place! He has been thriving with his reading and writing, and he genuinely loves going to school. He says I like my new school better : ) Thank you for being so amazing! If he wasn't getting ready for elementary school, we'd definitely stay longer! Thank you again for being a wonderful teacher and role model for the kids

Our children have been attending MSO 2 since they were 1. They have learned so much more than we…read moreever imagined and have grown in their independence. One of the classrooms has experienced turnover of teachers which initially caused concerns about consistency but both children are educationally at the same level now. The care and support our children and our family have received from this school cannot be stressed enough. As our children start kindergarten next year, we are so sad to be leaving those who have helped us grow these last 4 years. We cannot thank them enough and we do recommend this school so highly.

BEWARE OF THIS SCHOOL !!!!…read more I was walking into the classroom to drop off my son's backpack and Ms. Brandi was changing a little girls diaper on the carpet. ( circle time carpet) This is where students play during the day!!!!! UNSANITARY AND INVASION OF PRIVACY And I want to add that they do not change diapers after nap time & my son was in his soiled diaper for hours causing a diaper rash!!!! We only lasted 3 days at this facility before pulling my son out of this disgusting school. They are unprofessional, and tried to make excuses due to lack of training. I cannot imagine how they handle their food and other health related protocols. Very disappointing, I do not recommend this place.

We currently have both of our girls enrolled at ages 4.5 and 2.5 and the school facility and staff…read moreis great. They are attentive, thorough and the kids have engaging days. We're already seeing a significant step forward in their independence and some reading, art and math skills for our 4yr old. Ms. Alejandra's Hummingbirds classroom is well run with many helpful teachers and assistants and is always clean and tidy. Mr. Diaz's Owl class is the same and it seems they are always changing up the work the kids do which is great. Kudos to Sandrine and her staff, we highly endorse the school.

We have two girls that have been here. The staff is amazing and I would highly recommend this…read moreschool to anyone, and I have. My girls have made huge progress here and when around other kids you can definitely see a difference.

This is one of the best places to send your pre-school child. This family-run business has been in…read morebusiness for over 30 years with two other locations--Encinitas and Vista. Kathy is the head cheese and her daughter runs this location. All I can say is that the children are really loved here. The emphasis is on supporting the children as they explore art, learning and playing. There are no or only limited time on computers and the kids can even play in their bare feet. I sent my child to the other location and she still maintains friendships that she established there. At this location the school house is set on a couple of acres of land allowing the kids to really get a that dose of natural fresh air they thrive in.

This is an excellent preschool in Encinitas. All of the teachers are enthusiastic and caring, and…read morethe activities are engaging. We enrolled our daughter here after relocating to the area, and her transition was seamless! She loves the outdoor/natural school setting and all of the creative activities that they engage in. The children create an art project everyday, dance, and do theme-based play. In addition, the school also tends to the more traditional school curriculum (letters and numbers). I am sure that our daughter will one day look back on her time at this school with fondness.

My daughter has been attending Royal Montessori School of Oceanside for the past two years, and we…read morecouldn't be happier! She is now going into her third year, starting the TK program, and every single day she is excited to go to school. This is a true Montessori environment where children learn through hands-on exploration, independence, and respect for one another. The teachers and staff are incredibly nurturing and patient--they genuinely care about every child and create such a safe and welcoming space. You can tell that the kids truly love being there; the classrooms are always full of joy, curiosity, and kindness. We've seen so much growth in our daughter--academically, socially, and emotionally--since she started here. She has gained confidence, a love of learning, and friendships that mean so much to her. Royal Montessori School of Oceanside has been such a wonderful place for our family, and we feel so lucky to be part of this community. I highly recommend it to any parent looking for a thoughtful, caring, and high-quality Montessori program!

Royal Montessori School of Oceanside is the most wonderful place for our little 2 year old boy! We…read morestarted him at 17 months and it has been the best decision we made with his childcare! All of the staff are very caring, kind, and supportive. The school itself is beautiful and immaculately clean. Our little boy is incredibly happy and his language and development have blossomed since he started there. I'm sure it's partially developmental but it's also because of the learning environment of RMSO. We love and highly recommend the school for you infant through TKer!

Our daughter Quinn attended Montessori School of Vista from just 3 months old until she was 2 1/2,…read morewhen we moved out of state. We could not have asked for a more loving, supportive, and enriching environment for her early years. We especially appreciated the school's focus on learning through play and art, which kept her engaged, curious, and excited to learn every day. What truly made our experience so special was the incredible level of care and support from Ms. Vicky, Ms. Thi, and Director Shannon. They treated Quinn with so much warmth, patience, and genuine love, and it gave us complete peace of mind knowing she was in such caring hands every day. Their communication, attentiveness, and dedication to each child made a lasting impression on our family. During her time there, Quinn built incredible social skills and confidence. She formed strong bonds with both her teachers and classmates, and it was clear how much thought and care went into helping each child grow emotionally, socially, and creatively. Montessori School of Vista gave our daughter a wonderful foundation, and we will always be grateful for the positive impact they had on our family.

Our son has been attending here since he was 6mo old. It has been a wonderful journey to watch him…read moremove from infant room all the way to pre-K room where he is today. Every teacher has been extremely helpful and supportive of his milestones each step of his development. They are attentive to his needs and have worked with us on any and all requests. I think what our son's favorite experience at this school has been every day is a new experience and he gets to learn with all of the friends he has made here. He also loves all of the outdoor spaces and playgrounds onsite. Montessori School of Vista does an excellent job of engaging the kids with different activities to help them develop. The classrooms are well decorated and captivating which create an engaging learning environment. I'd highly recommend any parents that are looking for more than just a daycare to visit the school to meet the staff and teachers in person. You will see first hand why we love bringing our son here everyday and trust he is in the best hands possible.

Our son attended for almost a year and our daughter for 5 months. The school is extremely clean and…read morevery organized. They also provide healthy food. My kids learned a lot, alphabet, numbers, phonetic.... Bala and Ala are very knowledgeable. They are very good with infants and very varying.

My two boys attended for almost 3 years. They were always well cared for clean and happy! The…read moredaycare taught them many skills including how to behave in a group setting, songs, letters, puzzles, etc.