We are so grateful for Growing Minds and the experience both of our children have had here. From…read morethe very beginning, it was clear that this school goes above and beyond to create a warm, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment. The teachers and staff are incredibly attentive and caring. They celebrate milestones and traditions with such thoughtfulness, and their attention to detail really shows in the way they approach both academics and social-emotional development. It is clear that every child is seen, valued, and supported here. Our oldest daughter attended for 3 years and her transition into kindergarten was seamless. She was not only academically prepared but also socially and emotionally ready to thrive in a new setting. Now that she is in elementary school, we continue to see the lasting benefits of her Montessori foundation; she is confident, independent, and loves learning. Our younger child is currently enrolled, and he comes home happy and excited every single day. At such a young age, we can already see how he is flourishing, gaining independence, and building a genuine love for school. Choosing Growing Minds has been one of the best decisions we've made for our children's education and growth. For families looking for a school that combines strong academics with a truly loving and supportive environment, we wholeheartedly recommend Growing Minds.

I am amazed at the improvement my son has made even in just one week. This past week has been eye…read moreopening to his potential. Just two weeks ago my husband and I had given up on the hope our son would have to avoid Speech Therapy but the awakening he has gone through after even one week has been incredibly impactful. We are happy to report our son is now speaking in both English and Spanish and even though he has a lot of progress to make we are extremely grateful for the attention and commitment to our son's development. I

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!!

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.

I was so happy to meet Jeanne Marie and invite her to our home for a consultation. She is so…read morepassionate about her work with the Montessori education and loves helping people understand the philosophy. The first visit is very thorough with observation on our daughter and the environment she lives in. We visited each room of our house to discuss the layout and her recommendation for making it more child-friendly. After her visit, she sent a proposal containing more recommendations filled with resources and tips. Finally, she came back to the house to meet with our family and discuss the proposal at lengths. I have told all of my friends about Jeanne at Voila Montessori because I am such a believer of the Montessori approach. We have already enrolled our daughter in an 18-month program (which so happened to be a recommendation from Jeanne). We are excited to see Jeanne for a follow up meeting to see the progress from our household and our daughter! I highly recommend Jeanne for parents who want to learn about what Montessori can do for your family. We have seen living proof through our daughter's improvement in her participation within the household. I feel so happy to have Jeanne as a resource!

When Jeanne-Marie first came to our home, my son was 18 months and I was a single mom at her wit's…read moreend. My son was quite rambunctious, extremely curious and unstoppable. All I did when we were home was screaming "NO" every move he made... He would get bored quickly with his toys and couldn't stand to stay home or in his playroom for more than 15 minutes. I was spending 4 to 6 hours out of the house daily to keep him busy and entertained. We'd go on 2 to 3 walks in our neighborhood, to the park, rec center or Sea World every single day. I was exhausted, short fused and did not know what to do anymore. After her very first visit I was filled with hope and excitement. I could not only see the light at the end of the tunnel, but I also felt a great sense of empowerment. I couldn't wait to get started and within 24 hours after her visit I had taken her advices and implemented her recommendations. The changes in my son were immediate! Every new task and responsibilities I presented him with were so exciting to him. He thrived to help, participate and was eager to learn. He could play with one toy for long periods of time, was a lot more focused, calm and serein. Our house became HIS own playground and a place where he can now safely explore and take part of. I can't even find the words to explain how grateful I am to Jeanne-Marie for the joy she brought into our lives. Through her kind, intuitive and knowledgeable guidance I am becoming the parent I've always dreamt of having myself. My son is the happiest, most amazing little boy a mother could ask for. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have been an absolute godsend. This experience has been eye-opening and life changing. My only regret is not to have met her sooner!

There are few teachers more loving, dedicated, and competent than Alexis. She genuinely loves what…read moreshe does, and the love she has for her little kids is obvious--and this is extended to her team. My eldest still talks about her, and now my two youngest attend and love it. Excellent covid protocols in place too.

Oh Alexis, Dulce, and Jennifer, I don't know where we'd be without you! This is the most loving…read moredaycare I could wish for. I found The Bilingual Montessori here on Yelp and now I consider it an extension of my home. Alexis is an amazing caretaker of all the children -- it is clear they adore her -- and she and her team instill fun and learning in every day. Dulce, Alexis' mom, is now an abuela to our little girl, who is talking up a storm thanks to all the stimulation she gets at school. Even better, the other families who send their kids to the school are just lovely - my child has so many favorite friends. One perk is that you can follow along on your child's day on Instagram, which is such a comfort when you are at work, missing your baby. Alexis is always quick to notify you if your child gets a boo-boo, isn't feeling well, or has some issue going on. I cannot say enough about this wonderful place. Look no further for a wonderful home away from home for your child!

My 5 star review is really overdue. My two older children attended this school and had a great…read moreexperience. Years passed and it was time for my baby #3 to find a school. I retoured all the local Montessori schools and decided to come back to Montessori hills for my third. It truly is the best for our family and it seemed like nothing had changed since my other children went to this school. She's been there for months and everything was going well. Until she started biting out of nowhere. We received incident reports and calls from the teachers and principal. I felt so horrible, but all the teachers and the principal have really been supportive through this. They were firm that this is serious because obviously they don't want the other children to get bitten, but they were also caring and understanding that it's part of her development. I'm a third time parent and this is the first time I'm going through this. They gave me so many tools and resources and have given my child extra support during this time. I could not be more grateful for their guidance. I read another review below saying it's a good school until your child is a problem child. Well I felt like my child became the problem child but in my experience they helped support us through the challenges and it seemed like they really cared. They put a plan in place and I felt like we were all a team in helping my child. She's improved so much because of the care and extra support we have all been pouring into her. Again- I am so grateful to the staff, teachers and the principal. I feel like my toddler and us as a family have really been supported here. Thank you Montessori hills.

The best preschool in Chula Vista! I pulled my daughter from military CDC for various incidents…read moreresulting in my daughter being hurt. I did tour about 5 other schools prior to enrolling her & I am 100% sure there is no other school like this one. She loves it there so much and all the friends she has made! From the director all the way down to the newest teacher, they truly care about every single one of the kids. 100/10!

This is an AMAZING school. We brought our daughter here when she was a little bit over a year. We…read moreinvestigated and looked at many schools in the area and beyond, and this was by far the BEST choice. Unlike other day care facilities, this is actually a school, meaning that they don't look at your kids while you are working, but they rather teach them with the Montessori method a bunch of things: they learn playing, interacting with each other, and taking responsibility for themselves. I can attest to how much our little one has progressed under Miss Denise eye, an outstanding teacher and a great person. We feel like the school helps her mature and grow each day without the stress and competitiveness that other schools promote. The school is also very diverse, which for us was definitely a must! All teachers in the school -Miss Denise, Miss Dess and Miss Sophia--are amazing people and gifted teachers. When we expressed our concerns and preoccupations, sometimes in ways that could be less than rational, they would never judge us, they will take at face value our concerns and listen to us. We not only have peace of mind when we drop our little one at the school, we are actually full of joy to see her walk to her school, which she claims is the most beautiful school in the world. During these trying times of the pandemic, Miss Denise and the other teachers went above and beyond to make us feel safe. The school closed during the lockdown, but it reopened with the necessary precautions. Miss Denise has been following the CDC guidelines and the county guidelines for day care facilities and communicating with parents so that everybody is safe. Miss Denise, Miss Dess and Miss Sophia are like family to us, we love them for everything they do for our daughter. Ohh, and did we mention that the school is really affordable???

My son went here for 3 years. Denise is the most caring and capable teacher you could want for your…read morechild. Always puts the best interest of your child first. He learned so much! What a wonderful place to be.

Hands down the best Montessori! Ms. Gabby is the best! My son started going part time in January of…read more2022 and I immediately saw the difference in his overall behavior, development, independence and much more! He is now full time and we couldn't be happier. Very well structured and excellent creative ideas! The Brighwheel app that is utilized is an excellent tool for communication, updates, pictures and check in and check out. Great meals and an excellent routine. The location is great! Very clean and huge front and backyard! We love Casa de Maria!

We enrolled our son at Leon Montessori when he was 14 months old (he's now 20 months), and the…read moregrowth we've seen has been wonderful. From day one he felt completely at ease with Ms. Jessica. In just a few months he's become noticeably more independent and curious--there are days he doesn't even want to leave! Communication is excellent: we receive regular updates on learning activities, sleep and meals. We also really appreciate the no screen time approach and the calm, Montessori-inspired environment. Overall, a safe, nurturing, and educational place--we highly recommend Leon Montessori.

I absolutely love this daycare. I feel completely confident and at ease knowing my toddler is in a…read moresafe, nurturing environment where they can have fun and learn at the same time. The space is always neat, cozy, clean, and wonderfully organized. What I appreciate most is the balance--the children are encouraged to learn and explore at their own pace, while the teachers thoughtfully guide them and help build new skills. It's such a positive and supportive place, and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent.

My 4 year old son has been going to Taproot for almost a year now. When we went to go check out the…read moreschool I was a little weirded out by the well behaved quiet little kids, but right when I got there my son ran over to the class to join in without prompting. Everything they do is in 30 minute increments in order to encourage better focus. They also have a pretty cool playground that the kids play on twice a day. The have two 2.5 hour blocks of class time, which is when they do the whole weird well behaved time as they go to different stations and work on the activities of their choosing. During that time the teachers walk around ready to help guide/help any of the kids and also pull groups of about four kids to the side to work on things like numbers and letters. They also provide a monthly calendar with a theme of the month and daily things that they talk about during their group time (e.g. one month they talked about space and each day they would talk about certain planet, or about stars vs planets, etc.). It's nice because it helps you feel involved as you can talk about the topic of the day with them before or after school. One thing that I am not crazy about is you gotta drop them off at the door. When he first started I was little bummed that I couldn't see him settle in before I left, but I get it- they do it that way as to not have drop offs be too distracting for the other kids as they try to stay pretty on schedule.

I can't thank enough the wonderful teachers/ school this is! My son started at age 3 ( preschool/…read moreTK) and is now 5. Ms Karla is beyond amazing! She has been so instrumental in my sons learning thus far. When, he first started we had some speech difficulties & needed help in social skills. He has had such tremendous growth! Such a testament to the wonderful teachers ( Ms. Vicki & and Christina and Ms.K, as well) THANK YOU! We will miss this school , but so incredibly grateful! Do not think twice about skipping this school! Best decision ever!