Steffani Smith has been an absolute gift to our family. She provides in-home behavioral and speech…read moresupport for our son, and her services have been exceptional. She demonstrates a high level of professional investment, compassion, and skill in every session. Her approach is individualized and carefully tailored to my son's specific needs, resulting in meaningful engagement and measurable progress. Ms. Smith consistently goes beyond expectations by developing thoughtful strategies that support communication and behavioral growth. Our son has exhibited more speech and functional communication than he has with any prior provider. Her dedication, attentiveness, and expertise have had a significant and positive impact on his development. We love her and recommend her without reservation!

We love Lingua Natal! We attended their Saturday class for our toddler and they were more than…read morehappy to accommodate our whole family to come along as well. The class is structured with the first half more education based with songs and demonstrations and then second half consists of snack time and playing outside. While we only signed up for one session so far, it was a great experience for our little one to continue her Spanish exposure.

We've had a wonderful experience at Lingua Natal in Encinitas with our 4-year-old daughter. The…read moreteachers are incredibly warm, patient, and intentional, and it's clear they truly care about each child's growth and confidence. The dual language immersion environment has been such a special experience for our family and our daughter comes home excited to share what she's learning, and we've seen her communication skills and independence grow so much. We recommend Lingua Natal if dual immersion education is something your family is considering.

Anna is absolutely amazing! Our son has been coming here for a couple of months now, and has been…read moreworking on his interpersonal and social skills through the PEERS program, as well as continuing that training in the less formal LEGO club. Each program is designed to aid children who need assistance in developing and growing their social skills, and our son has been making leaps and bounds since starting here! Our son has Asperger's syndrome, and Anna has been wonderful in working with him. We did all of our homework, and her credentials all check out (which is something that we always do before working with a service provider.) Both of our boys come for LEGO club, and both of them look forward to it each week, even though we get up fairly early each Saturday to get there. LEGO club proved to be an excellent starting point for the boys, and allowed them to really grow comfortable in the setting before we got the PEERS program set up for our eldest. Now, to the details: the facility is absolutely beautiful. Build inside a dual use location in Carlsbad, the downstairs is set up for the program. Tastefully decorated, it is fun, light, and airy, with plenty of slightly subdued colors that look delightful without being overwhelming. There are plenty of toys, and the collection of LEGO's is constantly expanding. There is a good mix of special needs and typical children, which allows for real interactions that are all supervised and directed by Anna and her staff. Everyone is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and accepting. We truly could not be happier! Would I recommend her to family and friends? Absolutely, and have already gone out of my way to do so. If you have a child that is struggling with social interactions, if you have a child who needs a boost, if you have a child who just doesn't quite get it, this is the place to go. We have already seen honest-to-goodness measurable improvements (which as an aside is something that is also done through the PEERS program.) In summary, this program is excellent and Anna makes it all seem so easy. And, if I'm honest, I've probably picked up a pointer or two for applying in my own life as well.

My child participated in Ana's summer camp for two summers. The camp counselors all have higher…read moreeducation and training in child development and social skill coaching. The low child to staff ratio allows high level of attention and support to the needs of each child. Summer camp includes outdoors play everyday and field trip every week. Ana knows each kids and spend time to communicate to parents about their progress. Highly recommended.

I truly feel we found a gem in Bee You Bee Happy with Jenelle. When Covid hit we weren't…read morecomfortable sending our daughter back to public school, however we felt it was important for her to still be in a structured learning environment where she could also socialize with other kids her age. We could not be happier with our decision. All the girls are SO happy everyday at pickup. They have really become like family and it's very clear that they are in a loving and nurturing environment led by Jenelle. I am so thankful that my family and my daughter have Jenelle to support us during these difficult times. She makes sure my daughter gets her work done and turned in on time. She is extremely organized and communicates with us daily on her progress. She is more than willing to go above and beyond to work with us and my daughters online teacher to make sure that she is thriving both in school and in her home. She rewards the girls and plans fun activities for them. Overall it's a very positive environment for kids to flourish. Thank you Jenelle!!

I toured a lot of preschools but this school is in a league of its own. The Director Jennifer is…read moreseasoned, hands-on and kind. The assistant director Janna is also very professional and caring. The teachers here are awesome and some have been at the school for over a decade. The preschool is beautiful and kept incredibly clean. They do have a waitlist for some of their classes but so do all of the top preschools. Highly recommend!!

Both of my children have attended Everbrook, we love the teachers and staff, and the environment is…read moreso welcoming. The consistency in teachers has been amazing, especially for my youngest child, as she had some challenging phases in being away from mom and dad. My oldest says she loved being at Everbrook, and when we drop off my youngest, it is amazing to see her past teachers greet her, check in with her, etc. They really care about the students!

Our daughter attended Kiddie Academy from two and half years old until she was four years old. She…read morestarted TK this fall at the local public school and we have received so many compliments from the teacher saying that wherever she did pre-school did a great job!! She is socially emotionally mature, knows how to be in a classroom environment, knows how to interact well with her peers and has surpassed what they need to know academically before the end of TK. Kiddie Academy was great for our kiddo!!

if i could give a zero i would. I went in for a meeting to enroll my son into daycare. The moment I…read morebrought up autism their whole mannerisms changed. My son wasn't even diagnosed at the time. Told me that my son wasn't "normal" and even asked me if he was different after vaccines. This is how the conversation went. wife: we know an autistic kid when we see one, we've been in the business for over 27 years... you know? he's not acting normal... me: How does a "normal" 2 year old act anyways.. the wife: You want to know what a normal 2 year old is like, well he wouldn't be running all over the place playing with toys (we were in a classroom filled with toys) and he would be holding your hand right on your hip and scared because he was in a new environment. instant tears Told me they wouldn't be able to accommodate him in anyway and the wife asked multiple questions in a snarky way such as "can he follow simple directions?" "can he even wash his hands" "can he understand commands" "well we know an autistic kid when we see one" "what size shirt is he in" and then followed with telling me to take him off all sugars and put him on a diet.. left me in TEARS. The whole time the wife and husband (owners) were talking to me in the 2 year old class there was a teacher who was trying her best not to intervene but i can tell she was extremely uncomfortable as i stood there crying. After leaving and calling my sons case manager with early start there are multiple violations due to being understaffed and having too many children to teacher ratios. This happened August of 2021 and I finally got the courage to speak up after hearing about the incident that happened at the Rancho Cucamonga kiddie academy. Run far away from this place. here's the article. 8month old boy suffer SKULL FRACTURES at the kiddie academy in rancho Cucamonga.. https://abc7.com/amp/child-abuse-kiddie-academy-two-women-charges/11470516/

After four months, I feel ready to give Learning Jungle Day Care here in Valley Center a thorough…read morereview for any parents considering it. I enrolled my daughter, who was 2 years and 2 months old at the time, in July because I wanted her to have a structured learning routine. We chose Learning Jungle in Valley Center because it's nearby, making it easy to reach her in an emergency. They also offer a well-organized schedule, which provides consistency and routine. Security and Monitoring: From the beginning, I appreciated the ability to drop in and check on my daughter and observe how the staff operates. Learning Jungle has an open-door policy, welcoming parents of registered students to visit and observe. The facility has secure, locked doors requiring a code provided only to parents/guardians, and someone is always stationed at the front desk. Child gates are in place to prevent children from exiting the building on their own, and the outdoor play area is fully fenced for added safety. I also appreciate their use of an app that updates parents daily with photos and notes on what the children ate for breakfast, lunch, and snack times as well as how often they changed a wet or poopy diaper. They share pictures of each child throughout the day, including during breakfast, nap time, and play. Teachers usually upload these during nap time to remain focused on the children. For me, this app provides huge reassurance--I can see in my daughter's expressions that she enjoys her time there, and in many photos, she's fully engaged and stimulated, whether working on art projects or participating in circle time. Safety and Hygiene: The staff does a fantastic job of maintaining a safe, clean environment for the kids. Upon arrival, I notice the teachers label each child's water bottle with their name and date, ensuring that we send a fresh one each day. They clean and sanitize all areas daily, and Fridays seem to include a deeper clean, with blankets and sheets sent home for washing. While I haven't personally observed it, staff have mentioned that children line up to wash their hands before lunch. No outside food is allowed to prevent any allergic reactions from kids accidentally sharing food, and catered, warm meals are provided daily. The teachers also do an excellent job with diaper changes--my daughter has never come home with a diaper rash, and diaper changes are logged in the app as well. The staff is vigilant. They immediately noticed when my daughter was developing pink eye and pulled her aside. Fortunately this was on a Friday and I was able to call her pediatrician for antibiotics ointment for her eye. That took care of the issue over the weekend. I was impressed that they had noticed those early symptoms and pulled her aside to prevent other kids from being infected. Activities and Schedule: They have a well rounded schedule that isn't too rigid and allows them to learn, explore, and move. I appreciate the outdoor time as well and the many creative activities throughout the Outdoor discovery, Indoor Discovery centers. They will paint on branches, paint with chalk, create stamp art, explore concepts such as opposites with art (night versus day, happy vs sad etc), they will have water days in the summer. Schedule looks like this: Drop off time Snack/breakfast time Outdoor discovery Mindful movement Morning meeting Indoor discovery centers Lunch time Nap time PM snack Story time Outdoor discovery Mindful movement Pickup Costs: The price is very reasonable! As you can tell I am very happy with this center, and I do attribute this to the new Director, Ms. Nialea, who is working really hard to change course for the center as well as the current teachers. Ms. Paige is so sweet and nurturing with all the kids. My daughter absolutely loves her. Ms. Lisa does an amazing job leading all the 2 year olds to sit around a table and complete art projects, it's impressive! In the past under different directors and staffing, it seemed that the county was consistently receiving complaints. This had me especially alert, and I am confident that the ladies in charge today will keep the center going in the right direction.

Learning Jungle Valley Center has truly become a home away from home for our family, and much of…read morethat is thanks to the incredible warmth Ms. Nialea has brought as the new director. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the welcoming atmosphere she has created - it's a place where children are not only cared for but truly cherished. Ms. Nialea has a special way of making each family feel at ease, and this warmth radiates through every interaction with staff, every classroom, and every detail. Before Ms. Nialea took over, I was aware of past county concerns about the quality of care, which initially made me cautious. However, she has completely turned things around, setting new standards and ensuring that every child is safe, happy, and engaged. The center is always spotless, and her team goes above and beyond to keep it that way, from labeling every child's belongings to washing forgotten items like Tupperware, cups, or blankets. These thoughtful gestures make all the difference in our busy lives as parents. Ms. Nialea has also created a fantastic system for keeping parents in the loop. Through the parent app, I get updates on everything from diaper changes (noting whether they're wet or soiled) and nap times to meals and precious photos of my child's day. This attention to detail makes me feel connected and reassured, knowing that my child is in good hands. One of the best parts of our experience is how happy my child comes home, excited to show off the arts and crafts they made that day. Seeing that enthusiasm and pride is priceless and speaks volumes about the engaging, supportive environment Ms. Nialea and her team have created. I'm so impressed with the level of care that I'm planning to enroll my younger child here as soon as they turn two. Ms. Nialea was incredibly helpful during the enrollment process, informing me of various resources to help with tuition. With her guidance, I was able to access a subsidy program that's been a huge financial relief. I truly would not have known about this assistance without her support. If you're looking for a place where your child will feel loved and nurtured, I cannot recommend Learning Jungle Valley Center enough. The warmth, care, and attention that Ms. Nialea and her team provide have made a world of difference for our family. This center has our full recommendation - 100%!

Our son is just finishing up his first year at Felicita Montessori. We could not be more pleased…read morewith his experience. The teachers are kind, patient, and know each kiddo by name even if they aren't in their specific class. My son comes home nearly each day with a craft or lesson that he worked on and has developed important social emotional skills, proof of all the wonderful work happening there.

We chose this school because it was close to home, not a religious preschool, has experienced…read moreteachers, and is competitive in price when Montessori often demands a premium. It was actually the only preschool we ever toured, the decision was so easy to make. Our son attended all four years available, from 2015-2019. He was a very shy child (has outgrown that!) and didn't deal well with change, so we were pleased he was able to be in one preschool/kindergarten for so long. He now attends the charter school Community Montessori and is absolutely thriving. After he finished kinder, we came back two years in a row for summer camp, which is another wonderful offering that they have. Overall, it was a lovely, peaceful, and nurturing environment and I would recommend it absolutely.