This school was such a wonderful place for my daughters to start their education. Both of my…read moredaughters attended and came away with a genuine love of learning. The teachers are incredibly attentive, taking the time to understand and connect with each child and make learning engaging through hands-on experiences. There's also a special sense of community here that's hard to find. It feels like a close-knit family--teachers and administrators know every student and parent, which creates such a supportive and welcoming environment. I'm so grateful for the impact this school and its teachers had on my daughters and would highly recommend it.

My son has been attending here for almost a year and we are very happy here. He has learned so much…read morein his short time there. His confidence and independence is skyrocketing too! The teachers and staff have been very accommodating to us as parents as well. We feel very supported here and glad this school is part of our tribe.

We just came to the end of our time at The French Montessori Preschool, and it's hard to put into…read morewords what this school has meant to our family. Our son, now 7, began here just days after his second birthday, and our daughter followed in his footsteps, starting at two as well. For five wonderful years, this school has been a second home to our children. From the very beginning, every teacher and staff member made us feel like our kids were in the safest, most loving hands. They didn't just care for our children; they truly loved them, and it showed every single day. I never once worried when I dropped them off. It felt like leaving them with family. Beyond the warmth and care, the school helped shape our children in the most beautiful ways. They learned how to be kind, responsible, and independent. They learned to clean up after themselves, to treat others with respect, and to navigate friendships with empathy. And the added gift of Spanish and French exposure at such a young age was something we didn't take for granted. We feel incredibly lucky to have been part of this special community. The foundation our kids received here will stay with them for a lifetime. We have referred new friends who will be joining this school year. Not only because we adore this school, but so we get to come back and visit.

We have taken both of our children here and we LOVE them!! We did end up starting the school year…read moreat kinder mission, only out of location convenience and we quickly regretted that decision and pulled our daughter out. The love they have for your children at the French Montessori is unparalleled. When you leave, you know you have a group of women who will love your children like their own. They have an amazing curriculum and the children are served homemade lunches made with fresh ingredients, everyday. They even helped us potty train! Our daughter learned so much in such a short amount of time and thrived with the structure set in place. She is excited to go to school everyday. We 100% recommend this preschool!

The safe and welcoming environment Ms. Sam and her team of Montessori trained teachers provides…read morereally helped my naturally introverted daughter to quickly adjust to the Nest. In the short few months she has attended, I noticed a complete change in her confidence level and attitude in what she can do and what she is willing to try. They have done such a great job coaxing a bolder side of her to come out of her shell, ask more questions and advocate for herself. She even looks forward to attending school! With a balanced home cooked meal made fresh, on site for every lunch, I couldn't ask for a better school.

The Nest Montessori School has been a true gift for our family. My daughter has been attending…read moresince she was 2, and it's incredible how much she's learned and how happy she is to go every day. The environment is calm and nurturing. The way the teachers care for them truly shows. It's not just a school; it feels like a second home.

Fleur de Lis School provided our son and our family the most incredible experience we could have…read moreever asked for. In our 2 years there, we watched our son grow immensely in his confidence, relationships, and overall love of learning. He was sad to leave school every day and excited to wake up and start the day with his amazing friends and teachers. The approach and philosophy that Fleur de Lis takes truly allows each child to blossom in their own unique and beautiful way and we not only got to experience this with our son, but saw it with his classmates as well. We saw our son make presentations to his class about a science or art project he did with us at home or proudly present his show and tell Spider-man toy to his classmates - we are so grateful to the entire Fleur de Lis community for encouraging this level of self-esteem and individuality.  The staff at Fleur de Lis is truly one of a kind -  the professional, yet individualized attention of Tina Smith and April Kozelh as directors is amazing. They know your child personally and do everything in their power to make your child's experience at Fleur de Lis enriching and creative. Our son still talks about Ms. Tina coming into their classroom and reading them special books (his favorite was about an owl in NYC) and Tina consistently shared specific memories of our son's social and emotional growth during his time there. The teachers we had at Fleur de Lis (Ms. Sandy, Ms. Chelsea, Ms. Amber, Ms. Kiara and Ms. Diana for Spanish) were incredible in every way - we appreciated the attention to the holistic needs of each child - the cognitive, physical, and emotional were all given attention and we saw our son blossom in each area. The day our son "graduated" Fleur de Lis School was a bittersweet one - we were thrilled to know he was ready for kindergarten, but also so sad to say goodbye to the daily moments of this special community. Our son couldn't stop hugging his amazing teacher Ms. Sandy at the singing show - clearly showing the same emotions we felt as parents.

If you are a new parent, join the FDL wait list now -- trust me, your older parent self will thank…read moreyou! It's hard to explain the magical and nurturing environment this school provides. I remember my son, Julian, sobbing when I left him on his first day as a two year old, and my heart was breaking. In less than a week, he was all smiles at drop off, excited to see his teachers and friends. Since then, he's thrived at this school, both emotionally and educationally. Now, two years later, he's heading to Francis Parker, and looking back on his time at FDL, I can't express how grateful I am to the amazing team there. There are a few specifics that make FDL special: The community -- everyone at FDL knows Julian's name, even teachers who aren't assigned to his class. Pre-Covid, when I would pick him up from his classroom, his daily departure was like a little parade, with waves and goodbyes to friends, teachers, directors, everyone. You really feel like part of a family here. Kira, Bev, April, Julie, Julia, Diana, Iris, Nina, Autumn, and many others...each has been a unique and positive impact on Julian and our family over the past two years. The safety -- speaking of Covid, I don't think I appreciated how nice it is to have total confidence in the efforts of the FDL team to keep my child safe at all costs until this pandemic. When they reopened under new safety guidelines, I never once worried they would slack or not keep the sanitation and safety bar high. In fact, Julian now inspects my hand washing and admonishes me if I have not made enough soap bubbles or washed long enough . They always ran a tight ship, but it's exceptional now. The positive reinforcement of high expectations -- on my visit prior to enrolling at FDL, I saw all the kids eating lunch as they chattered politely and consistently used manners. On the playground, no one pushed. They all took turns. What's more, they were still incredibly joyous little kids, giggling and delighting in silly play. I was in awe. And yet, now Julian models those same behaviors. FDL teachers are kind and warm, but firm. They set a high bar, and the kids rise to meet it. At the same time, there is tremendous fun had on the daily at this school. Julian greets me at pick up with a big smile and a hug, his cheeks flushed from play and sand in his shoes. He excitedly shows me his projects and tells me funny stories and things he learned from the day. FDL is exceptional. If you have the chance to send your child there, take it. You would be hard pressed to find a more loving and capable setting. We will miss it terribly!

I saw another review that mentioned that the hardest part of moving from San Diego was leaving…read moreAspen Leaf - and I 100% agree. Our son is in the University Heights location and has been there for about six months. He literally dances with excitement when he sees the mural outside of school and smiles and giggles when he sees any of his teachers. He is always doing fun activities, and the staff are incredibly warm, kind, and thoughtful. I would highly recommend Aspen Leaf to any family who is lucky enough to grab a spot!

We absolutely loved our time at Aspen Leaf. My only wish is that my daughter could have continued…read moreher education there for longer. She was nurtured and loved by the staff and learned social skills and emotional health tools that will last a lifetime! I was in awe as my daughter would, at three and four years old, tell me how our behaviors impact other people's feelings, how she could make the world a better place, and how she could self-regulate by using deep breathing when she was frustrated. The staff and teachers were extremely professional and yet truly loved each of the children, as was evident from how tightly knit my daughter's little cohort became. I really can't say enough positive things about Aspen Leaf!

We couldn't be more grateful for this incredible school. Since joining, our child has grown in ways…read morewe didn't necessarily expect at preschool. Academically, socially, and emotionally. The environment truly nurtures independence, curiosity, and confidence, and it's been amazing to watch that unfold day by day. What really sets this school apart, though, is the teachers. They are patient, attentive, and genuinely teach with so much love and intention. You can feel how deeply they care about each child as an individual, and that kind of dedication makes all the difference. There's also something really special about the community, it's small, connected, and welcoming. It doesn't feel like just a school, it feels like a family. We've built meaningful relationships not only with the staff but with other families as well, which has made this experience even more special. If you're looking for a place where your child will be seen, supported, and inspired every single day, this is it. We feel so lucky to be part of this community.

This place is special. There isn't better childcare out there. We've had 2 of our kiddos grow up…read morethrough AIM and a third on the way! The teachers here are incredibly diligent and intentional about the Spanish language. Almost everyday our kids would come home singing new Spanish songs. It's run by the sweetest family that will treat your kids as such. Perfect place for kids to learn the Spanish language and get set up for success in future immersion schooling.

We absolutely love the Lulus Montessori! The staff is amazing with the kids and they get an amazing…read moreeducation. We are always surprised by how much they learn and how much fun they have. Also their meal plan is great. We are very fortunate to have our son there. We looked at around 10 different places and it gave us anxiety because we really wanted our son to be at Lulus which was much much better than all the other places we saw all over San Diego.

We've been taking our son to Lulus Montessori since he was about 18 months, and it has been the…read morebest daycare/preschool experience we could have hoped for. The teachers are incredibly loving and thoughtful. I especially love the fact that they celebrate birthdays and holidays and create opportunities for parents to get to know each other, too. My child has grown by leaps and bounds, and his interactions with the other children are fun to see. The fact that meals are provided (bfast, lunch and snacks) is a godsend. Several daycares/preschools in the region claim to be Spanish immersion but aren't actually (e.g., they speak English to the kiddos). At Lulus, I feel like we get a truly authentic Spanish immersion program for our son, knowing instruction is exclusively in Spanish. And it shows. My son 100% understands Spanish when it is spoken to him and he mixes Spanish and English in his vocabulary regularly. I credit Lulus for a large part of that bilingual ability and look forward to seeing his fluency improve in the years to come. Highly recommend Lulus!!

I went here when I was a kid in like 2003 and I think I turned out pretty good not gonna lieread more

We never thought we'd be writing this review…read more We were the kind of CMP parents who showed up, got involved, and truly believed in the school. We helped advocate for the return of their kindergarten program and loved sharing how magical it felt -- the chickens, the nature-based learning, and the emotional intelligence philosophy. For a while, it really was everything we wanted. But then something changed. When a serious safety concern arose, we found ourselves feeling that the school's response didn't match the seriousness of what we shared. We felt like the focus shifted more toward minimizing the situation and maintaining appearances, rather than directly addressing the concern or making sure our child was fully supported and safe. We left feeling unheard and unsure that the school was willing to prioritize our child's well-being over maintaining a perfect image. We had expected collaboration and care. Instead, we felt isolated, with no clear communication or plan of action to address what happened. We're not sharing this out of anger or bitterness -- we're sharing it because we believe parents deserve to know how it felt when things didn't align with the promises we once believed in. CMP may look wonderful on the outside. And for many, it may be. But we learned the hard way that the true test of a school's values is how they respond when something goes wrong. If you're considering this school, ask them the hard questions. Make sure you're fully comfortable with the answers -- and that they align with how you expect your child to be cared for and protected. We wish we had been given that chance.