This is my child's third preschool (because of moving) and I can't recommend this place enough. The…read moreteachers are so loving and nurturing. They truly care about each child. My kid is always so happy when he gets to school and when i pick him up, he even asks if he can stay. I love that they get a lot of time outdoors with a lot of grass and a big playground. We are so grateful for this school and all the teachers!

Our family loves Lighthouse! The staff and teachers are incredible. They love all the kids so much…read moreand both of my children absolutely love going to school everyday! The school is safe and secure, with a beautiful grassy area and playground where the children love to play. The kids are so sweet and the teachers go above and beyond to create healthy friendships and foundations. Lighthouse does so many amazing and creative things with the kids and my children always come home happy! Lighthouse fosters a beautiful community, it feels like family

Absolute most wonderful teachers and staff, and such a special place. Both my boys went there…read more(newer Olivenhain location) and I can't recommend it enough.

Love this school. They take such good care of kids and meet kids where they are. They value play…read moreand understand that drive problem solving and long term success.

When I first saw this place, I was like oh it's just old school, California earthy. I liked earthy…read morewhen I was young this will be great. Mistake number one on my part. I am sure this was a great place and idea in the 70s. I don't know the exact history, but it was probably more of a small neighborhood school for the neighborhood when it began. But truth be told, it isn't what it used to be. I don't know maybe it was always like this and nobody expected anything better or thought that they would need to evolve. We have evolved as parents, teachers and guardians of how to raise a healthy secure child and how to really help them thrive and feel safe in a pre-school/school environment. There are too many incidents to mention and too many red flags to mention of what my child witnessed and I myself witnessed and other parents witness but I didn't know any better. Your young child will not be in a physically safe environment in the outside area, there are hiding spots for children of all ages to wreak havoc and harm each other. Despite what you're told, the bigger kids are definitely mixed together with the younger kids without proper supervision and it's basically a free for all. "It's a kids will be kids and boys will be boys environment". That said, they also have them watch tv if they aren't allowed to nap. Yes they can tell your child they can't nap, there is not room for everyone. The teachers feed them candy without asking your permission and your child will be totally filthy when you get them, unless it's raining, then they have to block the whole dirt/Sand back off because it will be totally muddy with pools of water. The bathrooms are also a free for all. If your child is potty training, this is not the place you want them. Although the 2 tiny little potties and sinks are cute, they have zero privacy. Children are allowed to open the doors and crawl under the doors while other children are going potty. I saw this more than once and nobody did a thing. Things such as big boys were slamming the doors back and forth bothering a little girl who was going to the bathroom. My kid who was learning said that he didn't want to go at school because the big kids bothered him, so he was terrified. Maybe they get to eat a proper lunch without being harassed. The children with emotional or behavioral issues are not helped properly and are left to do as they please to the other children if they are not constantly supervised. Even during lunch or snack time. My child literally begged me not to take him to school on several occasions and I just thought he was being a toddler but now I know better. I have also witnessed children climbing the fence begging parents not to leave them. Again, I thought this was normal. It is not. He and his friends were being bullied and tormented by other older children and he was emotionally stressed, time has passed and he STILL talks about it. When I had to address an issue and asked to discuss it, I was heavily dismissed and ignored. Security-They leave signs for delivery people on the front latch gate to leave packages in the outdoor hallway. Which means if your child is hanging around alone someone could easily snatch them. Granted it has probably never happened but it's not actually secure. Anyone can walk in through the two old iron school gates and harm the kids if they wanted to. This place in theory could be great if it were updated, cleaned up, painted, managed and staffed properly and not a total fire hazard. If you let your child go and he or she thrived, great for you, but if your child showed or shows signs of being abnormally stressed, hopefully they will be able to express that to you and hopefully you listen to them. My son was sad and stressed after only a short few months and my heart broke. I felt like the worst parent ever for not noticing it wasn't his age but the environment I placed him in. PROS-great art projects and Ms. Lara One teacher Ms. Lara was always kind and gentle and basically had to protect some of the children and she knew it, but even she was afraid to have a voice. I felt like she was pretty intelligent and should probably be in a better place herself; but Ms. Frankie, Ms. Cathy and the other teacher(s) were not that smart and I am not even sure if they have degrees in child development, If they do, I am shocked and I didn't ask and that is my fault. Cons-Everything else Please do your research, there are much much much better/safer options for your child and you only have to pay as much as this place costs or a few hundred more for a quality education in the area.

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 has guided many children in this space many well-ahead of the game when entering kindergarten. I can honestly say is that the children are really loved and looked after here. She has had the same employees for many years as they also truly love the experience. The emphasis is on supporting the children as they explore art, learning and playing. There is none or only limited time on computers and the kids can even play in their bare feet. My child attended this awesome school for 2.5 years and she still maintains friendships that she established there. Just a note, the location has never been renovated so be prepared.

Great schools! Great teachers! Great students!…read more East County schools are worth moving into the district so your child can attend them. Lots of families do. Check out the schools- you won't be disappointed!

I, as a parent, have been looking for a perfect school for my children but I haven't been able to…read more All of the schools have been unfit for my children so I will look in another district. Don't waste your time here.

If I could give this negative stars I would. Lemon crest is by far the worst elementary school in…read moreLakeside school district. If you have a child with special needs, you're better off home schooling your child, and then sending them here. I the special-needs classroom aids have no training they watch a video and that's it in The training has nothing to do with dealing with special needs children. They are not properly trained lifting student who are wheelchair bound, changing diapers, handling special needs children emotions sensory needs. You have to check your Child after school every day to make sure that none of these staff members have put bruises or scratches on your child. your child will get 10 minutes of English and 10 minutes of math, and the rest of the day is a free-for-all. Are the special-needs class, but as a parent, you have to give a month notice to be able to sit in the classroom with your child . The principal Kelly Gilbert is an idiot any problems that occur she tries to sweep under the rug. She will not hold her aids accountable for doing anything wrong. She'll make you as a parent feel like you're crazy she needs to be fired or needs to be re-trained, and not be a principal. Gen Ed is just as bad. These poor kids are being taught things, and when you ask them what they've learned at school, they tell you they don't know, and the playground babysitters are bullies and make the kids walk laps or sit down during their recess and lunch because they are kids and they are loud and they mess around and play around after sitting in class for hours.

If I could rate this school 0 stars I would do so without doubt. If you want your child to be…read moreconstantly bullied and have NOTHING done about it, then this school may be a good fit. Disruptive students aren't being held accountable for their actions and are allow back in class to continue harassing students AND teachers. God forbid your student try to defend themselves; they will demonize the victim. The principal high turnover rate is cause for concern and paints a picture as to how trash this "school" is. Why can't Lemon Crest retain a principal? Protect your child/ren by NOT enrolling them there!!!

To quote Pearl Jam - Everything has chains, absolutely nothings changed…read more Ada Harris, thanks for the memories. I am glad you didn't change though you got the makeover.

Great school, loving teachers and a wonderful community of people! We couldn't ask for a better…read moreexperience.

Vince explains things in a way that actually makes sense and gives honest, straightforward advice…read moreinstead of just telling people what they want to hear! He's professional, works well with districts, and knows how to communicate effectively to get things done without creating unnecessary conflict. You can tell he has real experience and understands how these processes actually work behind the scenes. Overall he is a knowledgeable person to have in your corner if you're trying to better understand the system and navigate it the right way.

Vince is an incredibly knowledgeable and caring person. He took the time to answer all of the…read morequestions I had about my son, and even though I had a lot, he never once made me feel like I was asking too much. He helped me understand things I otherwise would have never known. He is an absolute delight to be around, and you can truly tell he is genuine and passionate about helping others. I would highly recommend him to any friend or family member in need.

My 3 month old and I really enjoyed the Tummy Time class, we learned new techniques besides just…read moredoing tummy time on the floor, and ways to make it more enjoyable. My little one was worn out after 45 min and fell right asleep. Great info and can't wait to enroll in the next class..... thank you Wendi : )

I took my 8 week old to move play grow's tummy time class yesterday. I've been to several baby…read moreclasses at different places and this was by far the most educational and I think will have the biggest overall impact on my baby's development in the long run. I learned about much more than just tummy time and it was clear that Wendi knows her stuff. It's so great to see a pediatric physical therapist investing so much of her time in educating parents so they can be proactive in ensuring their babies never have to visit her for treatment! The cost was very reasonable too.