Juliana was a major help during a very vulnerable time. I booked multiple at-home lactation…read moreconsultations when I was freshly postpartum, and she provided personalized and thorough after-visit reports to support my breastfeeding journey. I was dealing with blood blisters, a poor latch, doubts and fears about supply, and a baby that was temporarily not gaining enough weight. As a first-time mom, it was extremely stressful, and there were many tears. However, Juliana's visits always left me feeling more informed, reassured, and capable. We also did a weighted feed during every visit, which confirmed that my baby was indeed getting enough to eat. I still remember the relief I felt when I learned that. Juliana is a big reason why I decided to stay the course with breastfeeding. (Thank goodness, because now I LOVE it.) My insurance covered the cost of the visits, so I just paid the $60 travel fee. I also attended her breastfeeding class with my husband before giving birth. This was super helpful, but I recommend taking the class within 1 month of your due date. We took it a bit too early in my pregnancy, and forgot a couple things by the time I gave birth. Overall, I would highly recommend booking a lactation consultation with Juliana if you're in need of support!

My husband and I visited Babies in Bloom in Vista, California while trying to figure out what…read morestroller and car seat would be best for our first baby--and wow, we are so glad we did! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with such warmth and kindness. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely helpful, not pushy at all. They patiently answered all of our (many!) questions and helped us compare different stroller options based on our lifestyle and needs. We left feeling confident in our decision, which is such a huge relief as first-time parents! The store itself is absolutely adorable--full of the cutest baby items you can imagine, from thoughtful gifts and baby clothes to nursery must-haves. You can tell everything is curated with care. It has that perfect boutique vibe without being overwhelming or overpriced. Babies in Bloom is a true gem for anyone preparing to welcome a little one. We left not only knowing what stroller we want, but with a big smile on our faces. Highly, highly recommend!

I am writing this as a former student of Ms. Anne's! Now as I am looking for childcare for my own…read moredaughter, I am wishing so badly that I lived close enough to send my own daughter here. I have nothing but amazing memories from preschool here. If you want your child to be cared for by a loving, intelligent, passionate being, send you kid here! Ms. Anne is the best, and even though I have not seen her for many, many years she will always feel like family to me.

If you want your children to be socially, emotionally, physically, and mentally prepared for…read moreKindergarten send them here! If you are looking to blame care takers because your child is not ready for preschool, or because your child might have some behavioral issues that you are in denial of this is probably not the place for you Jessica B.

UPDATE: I had a very nice conversation with Daniel, the owner and he was receptive to my feedback…read moreand it ended up being a positive experience. They were very accommodating after I explained my experience. I appreciate when an owner cares and especially from parent to parent, can relate and adjust. We will try it out again in the future! PREVIOUS REVIEW: After being inundated with emails about how flexible they are about camps, I booked a few days thinking that in the worst case (since you can book the night before) that I could just cancel if my kids didn't love it. Overall, my kids did OK, but I could tell it wasn't something they could do for more than 1 day. I opted to not proceed with the camp, but was told there was nothing they could do for me to give me a refund. I can understand if you need to manage staffing, but if you're allowing people to book the night before, clearly its not a staffing issue, you're just unwilling to give parents their money back. I wouldn't recommend booking more than 1 day at a time.

What a joy and privilege it is to have Gymminy Kids La Costa in our community! Our neurodiverse…read moreson, who enthusiastically looks forward to his weekly gymnastics adventures here, is treated with unconditional love, acceptance, and belonging, something that is priceless in a world too often unprepared (or unwilling) to let him share in all it has to offer. We are indebted to the kind, caring coaches, staff, and owners who put their hearts and souls into making every child's experience invigorating, encouraging, and fun.

So far we have loved the experience and I could not be happier at the school (and I have high…read morestandards and expectations). Each grade offers children to work at their own pace, and children can learn curriculum in reading/math up to two grades above each grade they're in without a competitive feel between the children. NO IPADS which is amazing since all public schools use that now as a learning tool and I'd rather my daughter not learn via tapping her finger on a screen. There is an intentional effort to have healthier food options at events, ordered school lunches, birthdays in class, aftercare snacks, but there is also no judgement amongst parents or between admin and parents. They offer extracurricular classes for kids in TK and beyond. My daughter does keyboard and dance once a week after school, and it's really nice, she just stays an extra half hour and I pick her up when it's done, and she LOVES them. The aftercare program has been amazing compared to the other Montessori we went to prior to ECDS. We absolutely love our teachers this year, along with the extracurricular teachers we've met. Ms. Hayes is the new principal but has worked at the school for over 10-15 years, and she is just wonderful, caring, dedicated, and knowledgeable. It's a really good feeling as a parent to have the principal and teachers open and welcoming of communication, and allowing us to be involved with our child's experience at school. Feel free to DM me on Yelp if you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them!

This elementary school administration is completely in inept and lazy. If you have a child with any…read moresort of special needs, or he/she needs any special assistance at school, look elsewhere!!!!!! Apparently if your child doesn't fit into the perfect square box, or they may learn differently, you will be overlooked immediately. Discrimination at its finest. Fortunately I've heard the teachers are amazing. So that is their saving grace.

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.

We loved having Emily with us for our daughter's first 6 weeks…read more She came in and took over when i most needed help. From reorganizing to helping prepare for the next steps and some light cleaning, she was everything any new parent would ask for when coming home with a newborn. We recommend babies by the beach 100%!

Emily is an amazing doula and I recommend her highly. She is extremely knowledgable -- I learned…read moreso much from her. She taught me how to bathe my baby, wear my baby in a wrap, soothe my baby and several other "tricks." And, I was totally blown away by her breastfeeding knowledge. She helped me decipher my baby's behavior and figure out what I needed to do to soothe her. Emily would respond to my texts with invaluable advice in the moment when I was struggling with milk supply. I honestly can't say enough about how helpful she was. In addition, she's extremely efficient and helps around the house too. Oh, and she provides incredible printed resources for new moms as well. I am very grateful I found her.

I attribute my success in breast-feeding entirely to Janae. I hired her for a prenatal consultation…read morewhere she taught me how to hand Express colostrum to the point where I had collected ample before my baby was born five days later. Additionally, I hired her for a postpartum visit, where she helped alleviate engorgement in my breast. I would have paid triple for her advice and her guidance for-feeding. She completely changed the game for me and my son. I am no longer inflamed, the engorgement in my breast is manageable with her massage techniques, and my positioning, while breast-feeding allows for my baby to maximize eating. She is worth her weight and gold and is a complete godsend. I would highly recommend her for anyone who is pregnant or recently postpartum because she will completely change your life for the better.

I'm incredibly grateful for Janae! My baby was losing weight, so the pediatrician recommended…read moretriple feeding to help with weight gain and address concerns about my low milk supply and my baby's feeding efficiency. After a month, we saw no change. Switching to exclusive formula feeding seemed like the only sustainable option, but I was heartbroken at the thought of giving up breastfeeding. A lactation consultant from my breastfeeding support group strongly recommended Janae as a last try. She was able to come over the very next day and helped us create a new plan to increase my supply and gradually reduce bottle feeding. Throughout the process, Janae was always available over text. She offered practical guidance on how to move toward our goals and emotional support that helped me trust the process. Before meeting Janae, I truly felt like there was no hope for my breastfeeding journey. After a month of hard work and her constant support, I'm thrilled to share that my baby had his first full day of exclusive breastfeeding yesterday!

I can't believe I haven't written this sooner but sometimes you take for granted the amazing places…read morethat are part of your everyday life. Sandy Hill was a refuge for us when we were worried about sending our son to school during the worst of COVID but it became so much more. His dad and I are both early educators so we are extremely particular about preschool programs. It was important for us to find a play-based preschool because we believe that play is the universal language of childhood learning. At the time, classes were held outside and that made us feel very comfortable. Even as things opened up, we continued to feel like we were in a community of families that truly cared about one another and we were all doing our best to keep each other safe. The spaces at this hidden gem are nothing short of magical. I wish I could go back to preschool myself and spend my days digging in the sand and hunting for sparkle treasure. This was such a special place for our family and undoubtedly will be again when we send our younger son in a couple of years. Our pre-k kiddo went to the MWF on-campus program and then spent Tuesdays and Thursdays at outdoor class. Outdoor class with Miss Kacy is such a unique and wonderful gift to children who love exploring their world and being out in nature. Our son is in kindergarten this year but he talks about how he misses Sandy Hill pretty much every day, which is what inspired me to finally write this long-overdue review. We love you, Sandy Hill! Thank you for everything!!!

Love sandy hill! Magical outdoor classrooms and the lowest ratios around. The teachers have been…read morearound for a while and are knowledgeable and kind.