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!

We really love this school- everyone is kind to the children but they still expect standards to be…read moremet. Great learning programs and a fun engaging environment. Highly recommend- my granddaughter goes half days and it has been a wonderful experience for her

I took the time off from my job to tour the school and the lady by the name of Tara Reese answered…read morethe door and I told her who I was and that I had an appointment to view the school. She proceeded to talk to me through the door and stated that they didn't have any spots available until next year. She said she had a lot of mothers that "popped" and left me outside. This lady is highly unprofessional and definitely doesn't need to lead a school. I will be contacting corporate concerning her behavior and refusal to let me tour the school after scheduled visit.

This post is long over due. My daughter attended in 2023. Till this day passing bonita rd. She…read morestates how bad that school was. Everytime I picked her up she was isolated or crying. Whenever I asked what was wrong or what had happened they would brush it off and no one knew anything. I moved her to another preschool and she started thriving socializing and not being anxious for school. My daughter is kind and to see this school take away her smile was unacceptable. Needless to say we only lasted a few months. Please work on your communication skills instead of being dismissive to concerned parents.

It is a gift to have found a group of trusted educators who have contributed so much to my boys'…read moregrowth and development for the past 3 years. BLA challenged them with a well rounded preschool curriculum in English and Spanish! The teachers and staff were friendly, welcoming, and trustworthy. I would recommend this school to any parent who is looking to give their child a meaningful school experience.

Absolutely love this preschool. They don't do screen time/tv watching like a lot of the others…read more Instead of being stuck in the same room all day long they move to art room for art, science for science, etc. the class sizes are small and teachers and director have been there for a very long time. They are patient, kind, and genuinely care about the children's development. My son is always so excited for school and I feel so good knowing he's well cared for and learning so much while I work.

Between both of my girls we've been attending CCP since 2011. I adore them 200%! I cannot believe…read morehow wonderful they are here and how much they have enhanced my daughters and our family. This is not come corporation - it's family. They treat everyone with respect and kindness. Additionally - this is a very open preschool that does not teach religion in its curriculum. I truly appreciate that - as I feel that is up to every parent to share their own religious values.

If you're thinking about taking your kid to childtime, please read:…read more I honestly don't understand how this place has four stars. My daughter started daycare over at childtime in August right after she turns two. I was assured that this was a safe school and my daughter was in good hands. It was good for a month then she started coming home with bruises with cuts. When I report it to the director, no one knows what happened. I've noticed multiple times where Miss Michelle is yelling at the kids where kids are afraid and running away from her. My daughter was hitting the back of her hand and screaming (her name stop). When bringing those concerns to the supervisors, they just brush it off and blaming on the other kids. Also by saying that Miss Michelle can be tough but she's a good teacher. My daughter came home with handprint and teeth mark on her back and I was not given an incident report. When I asked what happened and sent them an email detailing different incidents that happened to my daughter in the past month or so, they blame it on the other children or they just don't know. I just don't understand how parents are paying nearly $2000 a month for services and safety that can't be provided. I had to look for another provider to get her out of that environment as soon as possible.

Giving a shout out to Childtime of Chula Vista while my son completes TK…read more The staff at Childtime have been amazing since my son, has been attending Childtime. It was a nerve wrecking experience having moved from out of state to have him start at a new school. Everyone at Childtime, made the transition easier than expected! Special shout out to Ms. Alma and Ms. Michelle for their help with everything! Extra special shout out to Ms. Mariana Triana and Ms. Paulina Del Rio! Thank you so much for helping him this past year and for your patience when he has his not so good days. We truly appreciate everything you have done and your contribution to my son's growth! You are amazing teachers but most importantly, amazing people!

I recently attended my grandson's 8th grade graduation from Calvary Christian Academy.  What a…read moregreat ceremony with less than 40 students graduating, it went by quickly.  We are so used to sitting on some hot bleachers for two hours before they call your kid's name off the list at other schools. This was in a very nice air conditioned, newly remodeled auditorium. He is my second grandchild to graduate from this school, we still have one more to go and a handful of nieces & nephews who also attend. So overall we have been coming here to school performances and Holiday shows since my eldest grandson started here in 2011. He is now in High School at Mater Dei. I was a bit reticent when they started going to this school because I would have preferred them to attend a Catholic private school. Because we are Catholic. But as usual time has proven me wrong. The wonderful academic excellence and innovation, that this school provides has showed me that, the right choice was made. I see how happy and well rounded my grandkids have become. They are into sports, music; one plays the cello incredibly well. It seems that this school places a high priority on individual achievements, probably due to the 13:1 student teacher ratio. All of this with the added benefit of providing a moral education along with the academic one. The school is very well maintained, and the staff is incredible. Grandparents are treated as special guests; we even have a special day when the kids perform just for us. So, in my humble opinion this is one of, if not the finest private pre-school to 8th grade school in Chula Vista. I am a fan and I guess always have been. I highly recommend this illustrious private school!

I cant speak for the upper school, but I can speak for the preschool. It's amazing. Every teacher…read moreis loving and caring for their class and their families and they do the best they do to accommodate. I know this because I was able to see the inside of things. These teachers pray for their students, they take the time to make sure things are prepared for their students. And the director and assistant director or wonderful. This is a wonderful, safe and healthy environment for any preschool family from any form of background. One thing I loved about this school when I first started working there was even if you don't believe or aren't a Christian, this school will still accept you. And that to me, shows their true hearts.

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

I LOVE VIP VILLAGE! I have been super impressed! First - my son loves going to school. He is…read morelearning preschool things: washing hands, being polite to other kids, he gets fun friend time on the playground, he eats with his friends, learns songs, reads books, and his favorite: ART! Mrs. Flores is amazing. She is so kind and patient and organized! She is very attentive to each student. I have had the opportunity to help in the classroom and get to know the different children behaviors and Mrs. Flores is kind, polite, patient and attentive to all of them. VIP Village is also tasteful in the events they host. They have just enough to keep school fun but not overwhelming for the parents! Especially when you have 3 kids and different schools and each school has events! phew! Lets talk about front office staff - so FRIENDLY and organized and polite: RARE these days. They give complete attention to whoever they are talking to and finish with that person BEFORE moving on to the next person. Such a breath of fresh air. My son also has an IEP for speech and they maintain his program at the school. He also gets to take the bus! So fun for him and heartbreaking for me! Our kids grow up TOOOOOOO fast!

Great teachers in this program. They communicate well and answer questions to their full knowledge…read more My kids really enjoy themselves. Safety is a big factor when it comes to my children and knowing that they are working together with law enforcment makes me sleep easier.