Seven years ago, while touring preschools for our first child, we walked into Carmel Mountain…read morePreschool and immediately knew there was something special about it. My mom, who has spent 40 years in education and childcare, toured the school with me. By the end, she simply said, "Nothing else we've seen compares to this. The decision is easy." She was right. Choosing CMP meant a longer drive for our family than several other schools we considered, but we knew it was worth making it work--and seven years and two children later, I can say without hesitation that it was one of the best decisions we've made for our kids. The campus itself is truly unmatched. Each age group has dedicated outdoor and playground spaces thoughtfully designed for their developmental stage, and the school has created so many different environments for children to explore and grow. Art, nature, STEAM, farm-to-table experiences, outdoor learning--the list goes on. There is so much intention behind how the campus is designed and how children experience it. But what has made CMP so special to us goes far beyond the campus. The teachers and staff have become like family. They have nurtured both of our children with so much love, patience, and genuine care. When we returned years later with our second child, they welcomed our entire family back with open arms. There is a feeling of warmth and community here that is difficult to put into words. It truly feels like home. As working parents, we have also deeply appreciated how reliable CMP has been. Compared with other preschools, they maintain an incredibly consistent schedule with very few non-holiday closures. That reliability matters enormously to families who depend on childcare. We saw that commitment firsthand during COVID, when safe, dependable childcare was especially critical for parents who, like us, were essential workers. We are so grateful to be a CMP family. Looking back over these seven years, I have no doubt that the incredible teachers, loving environment, thoughtfully designed campus, and experiences our children have had here have given them such a beautiful start to their childhood. CMP will always hold a very special place in our family's heart.

We toured multiple preschools in North County before touring CMP, after seeing the campus and…read moremeeting the teachers we decided on it immediately!! The mommy & me program they offer has helped sooo much with the transition for our 2.5 year old!

No Halloween Costumes at an Elementary school? WTF is this world coming to?…read more This is one of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard. These poor kids get subjected to over-sensitive adults pushing an agenda and they're honestly the only one's paying the price. wish the school and the board had more common sense and a stronger backbone to not allow such ridiculous restrictions on our children. What's worse is that they won't even re-evaluate their position on this and ASK the parents what THEY WANT for THEIR CHILDREN. Ever heard of a survey? Pathetic

Rolling hills elementary how do I even start this. I went to rolling hills elementary for 2 year…read more Keep in mind I did have an IEP it plays a part in this review. I had a teacher her name was Mrs. Iverson she okay at the time but the more I go back in time and really think about it. Me and the other kids kinda got bullied by her. For example, my friend her name is Joanna she really wanted to do safety portal. So she ask Mrs. Iverson to sign the paper. So she read the paper and her words were "Joanna honey look you have a disability so this is a very big disadvantage for you so you can't do safety a patrol." And keep in mind the girl is 9 years old at the time. Like really come on that was so unnecessary. After that day she always looks down on her self and it still makes a big impact on her it's been 5 years since then. My personal experience with mrs. Iverson was interesting. I was cheering for Westview high school pop Warner. And at the time it just so happened to be competition season so that mean I miss one day and that day was a Friday. It also happened to be the day before winter break, so it shouldn't really matter because we were going to have a party anyways. BUT, Mrs Iverson told me her words. " Leilani aren't to fat to be in cheer." and keep in mind I was tall but I wasn't fat I only weighed about 70 pounds. To me that's not fat. So I came home crying because this wasn't the first this had happened with her with me and other kids. She didn't get fired and they just brushed it off. They didn't care. I was also only 9 years old so that caused me to have an ED and it is still with me 6 years later. So this really had an impact in my life as you hopefully can tell. So basically all I'm trying to say is that this school does not care about the special ed students that don't seem to have a disability from the outside. Because we mask it. If you don't know what masking it mean it mean to hide you "not normal habits" So if your kid does in fact have a disability and they do mask it. Very well around people they aren't close to. DON'T GO TO THIS SCHOOL BECAUSE THAT ISN'T EVEN THE WORSE I HAVE MORE experience from different teachers. BUT my favorite teacher of all time was Mrs. Mallory. I'm sorry for the bad grammar and or typos but I'm in the car and I'm kinda in a rush. Thank you for your time to reading this. Have a great rest of your day.

Great school!!! Teachers here really care about each student. The teachers here are amazing and go…read moreleaps and bounds beyond their job requirements to make sure every student has a great experience. Sad the principal doesnt do more to modernize the school but the teachers do remarkable things with what they have anyway. Cant say enough about this school and the wonderful teachers!!!

Best school ever great teachers and staff .They are always trying to help your child improve . My…read morekids have been going here since kindergarten.

This is the best Elementary School in Poway School District. Located deep in the suburbs and less…read morethan 2 miles from the I-15. It has a private School feel and traffic flows smoothly in and out of School. Traffic clears out in less than 30 minutes. Helps special needs students since they have specially trained teachers to handle that. Each grade has about 8 streams and so that's 8 teachers for you to pick from to help you kid get the best from School. A very diverse School demographically and that makes it quite unique. Love this School.

This school is fantastic. Both of my kids have Ms. Du and they have never been happier. She is the…read morekindest teacher - she takes the time to get to know each of them and teach to their styles and strengths. The school is clean and the parents and teachers have all been more helpful than any other school. We moved down from LA last year and moved to the area for the school district. It has not let us down. Each classroom has air and they are taught respect and academics. They get enough homework to balance them out and both kids have learned leaps and bounds.

My 5 year old is very hyper, always stimulated and had a hard time focusing the beginning of his…read morefirst year of school year. Though they kept telling me he's still a baby and his behavior will change, I was also told they don't have the staff and correct skills for himto basically succeeded there and they suggested I transfer him to a school where there is a classroom with less students and more staff to help give him the support he needs. Since we have transferred him to Park Village and seen great improvement. As for Morning Creek, our experience has been less than great. I don't feel like my son was given the chance to enjoy his home school. I don't think they implemented much to help him succeed in the classroom, I felt like he was judged for being hyper and hard to redirect. He did get free a little physical with some of the other TK students which I heard about every incident. But as the school year goes on with him at Park Village, he's been telling me about one specific student from MC He did not enjoy spending his time with and this student caused him a lot of physical pain as well even when he tried to be nice to him. I was never told of any kids being physical with him just the other way around. To this day HE feels like no one at the school, staff and students like him and as a mother, this makes me super angry because why is my five-year-old having these thoughts of his elementary school? I have spoken to a neighbor who told me she has met families who were told they don't have the proper skills teach high stimulated kids. Mrs. Smith, the behaviorist and the recess staff always treated him well. It makes me sad he thinks his teacher didn't like him and the other Students. It makes me angry that he supposedly initiated every violent incident. I got the chance to be in the classroom every morning for the first month of school and let me tell you, kids can be quite brutal to each other with their words! I know for the most part they don't realize what they say can be hurtful to somebody but my son has not forgotten all the mean words said to him at Morning Creek..

I have the best teachers for my kids, great office team that makes me smile and is always helping…read more The principal this is her second year and she is awesome. She is super supportive with the military support group starting up on campus which started up last year for the kids and the family. We have an amazing teacher who is an advocates and has been bringing military members on site to tutor young kids. I'm content and feel like I'm making a difference here with them. The PTA they are actually a fun group and they are for the kids. Work super hard and I love the programs. Absolutely love the volunteers I work alongside with, this year will be a good year I'm praying.

All 3 of my kiddos have or currently attend HRES. We LOVE this school so much. Not one complaint…read more Go Stallions!

Highland Ranch is an amazing community, with devoted teachers and staff, an amazing principal, and…read moreincredible parents who run the PTA and Ed. Foundation. This is my daughters 3rd year at HRES and we couldn't be happier!!!

Poway unified school District is one of the best in California. The schools are comparable to…read moreprivate schools yet not having to pay the hefty private school tuition so it's a win-win I would definitely recommend PUSD to everybody that has children

Please dont send your kids here. I went through all grades in this hellhole and it is worse than…read moreyou think it is. Teachers are reckless, same with case managers, and admins are full of shit. They beg for your money for fundraisers in which you never see that money again. Do the Monterey Ridge to OVMS to DNHS route instead.

School is just amazing. I love it. My kid loves it. He makes a lot of friends there almost no…read morebullies at the school is just perfect whoever said this is bad think about it.

As our family says goodbye to Legacy Montessori Christian School, we are filled with gratitude for…read morethe incredible foundation it has given our children. One of the things that has impressed us most is the Montessori approach. Both of our boys were reading by the age of four, developed a genuine love of learning, and entered each new stage with confidence. They learned early math concepts like addition and are heading into elementary school well-prepared academically. We truly believe the individualized, hands-on Montessori environment helped foster their independence, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning. Equally important to us was the Christian foundation of the school. It was such a blessing to know that the values and biblical principles being taught at school aligned with what we were teaching at home. Having that consistency during their early years was incredibly meaningful for our family. As we begin a new chapter, we do so with thankful hearts. Legacy has given our children a strong academic, spiritual, and personal foundation, and we will always be grateful for the role it has played in their lives. We highly recommend Legacy Montessori Christian School to any family looking for a nurturing, Christ-centered education that truly prepares children to thrive.

I love Legacy Montessori, my kids loved Legacy Montessori, Miss Katy, Miss Shay and all the…read moreteachers. This is the kind of school that you still follow on social media and still look at all your favorite teachers pictures and smile. Teachers are 5 star! Legacy, it has a great security system in the school, with an easy drop off. The school campus is small and great for little ones . 2 to 3-year-olds and even up I think to 5th. I really love the teaching style that my kids have at Legacy Montessori. my daughter and my son attended for two years and kindergarten through second and 3rd-4th. The school teacher Friday is amazing, subject, including speech, intimate, and our favorite mandarin. this one for us to continue a passion for Mandarin and we still have those in Mandarin and now have a live-in aupair from China. The school snd teachers Teach, kindness, respect, and sharing. Really, many of the things most public schools do not take consideration off. Really, still to this day, I value and love that this school took the time to get to know each family, and each child individually. There is upmost love and care for each of the family and children at the school. Unforgettable happy memories will forever be in my heart。Thank you, Ms. Katy, Ms. Shay!

The school is truly amazing, and the staff is dedicated to helping every child succeed - and I…read moreabsolutely love that! The teamwork among the staff makes all the difference, proving that together, they truly make dreams work. If you want the best for your child, this is the place to be!