Upward Bound has provided a safe space for my daughter to grow and learn. She asks every day if she…read moregets to go to preschool. The teachers are creative, fun, and you can tell love for their job abounds. Can't recommend it enough!

Very good preschool. Easy for children to adjust because the staff are friendly and consistent…read morewith their schedule and attitude. It's great to have this preschool in our neighborhood!

My daughters attended here years ago and now my boys will be as well. This is a safe campus with a…read morecommitted staff and principal. They love to see their students excel and are open to feedback. Now that my boys have been at this school for 2 months and having served here with Serve Santa Maria, I want to say how thankful I am for my boys to be here. The Special Ed program for my older son (5th grade) fantastic, friendly, and low-stress. Miss Cave and her team are so wonderful! And my younger son (3rd grade) is now in love with Patterson and really enjoys his teacher Mrs. Ross. It's invaluable to have a school that is safe and friendly and thoughtful. What a great school.

My boys have attended this school for a few years and we have nothing but great memories and…read morepositive experiences. Their inclusion program has caring staff who are thorough, proactive, and responsive. Joe Nightingale has a great reputation and it's been a hub for us for basketball and baseball practices too. The office staff is friendly and will get to know you if you frequent there when you drop off late or pick up early. It's great to have schools like this in our community.

I will never recover from the trauma and abuse I endured at Valley Christian Academy. As an adult,…read moreI have been diagnosed with C-PTSD in relation to my experiences there. I left after Junior High without a will to continue living. I only remember bits and pieces of 5th grade. In 6th grade, we were taken to Ironwood Christian Camp for a week to be 'broken and reshapen in the image of God like Adam at an age we need it most,' where I was physically, spiritually, and emotionally abused by the adults responsible for my safety. We had to swim in a lake we were told "natoriously gives rashes to whoever showers last." Then, I was TOLD to shower last by Cindy Mudgett. The next morning, Ms Mudgett woke me up cheerfully telling me it was time to hike to Soldier Mountian. (Previous to the trip, we were told this hike is extreme, and optional.) I told her no. I told her I had a horrible rash between my legs and on my skin and that it hurt to walk. She smiled so sadistically I will never forget it, and she said "too bad, get up you have 5 minutes." while threatening to grab my blankets. I proceeded to hike for hours without any food or water. My whole class was crying because the hike was so hard, and we were only 11 or 12 years old. We were told the point was to feel 'God help you get to the top.' Cindy Mudgett still works at the school. I have plenty of memories of Joel preaching/shouting to us as children in chapel to what can be summerized as "why white male superiority is important: God says so." I felt empowered to leave a review after seeing some of the other ones left here. I am so heartbroken knowing my parents paid tens of thousands of dollars throughout the years for my education of memorizing Bible verses and having things like 'damnation' be my volcabulary words. If you love your children, do not send them to Valley Christan Academy. They will attempt to break the personaility out of them.

Overall a great curriculum and liked how children were challenged to reach their highest potential…read more I think this school was way better than public school and gave my grandson a good spiritual and intellectual start in life. On the other hand, my grandson had one teacher who was completely inexperienced and not a good teacher at all. she did not return to teach the next year stating that teaching was not for her.

Outstanding curriculum that not only is fun and engaging but prepares our preschooler for…read morekindergarten. We love and appreciate the teachers and the director. Security is great which gives peace of mind too.

I have two kids that attend/attended PCS Preschool (with one more heading in next year). Mrs…read more Sauceda is the best preschool teacher around. Although our student is in her class, all of the teachers at the school treat him as if he's a part of their classes as well. Thank you for loving and nurturing our kids! I feel safe leaving them there in your caring hands. Since starting at PCS, our kids' have excelled in speech, art, reading, & math - among other subjects. If I could add a star to my already 5 star review I would! Thank you PCS for loving our kids like your own!!!

I write this review from a unique perspective as I was actually a preschooler at this very…read morelocation. As a matter of fact, I was a part of their very first graduating class of 1993! It warms my heart to see that Columbia is still in operation after all these years. When I had attended, it was a brand new preschool and truly the best of its kind. The venue was a large room sectioned off into areas per age range. I recall the place always being immaculately clean and full of awesome, educational books and toys. The part I feel had impacted me the greatest was the wonderful, dynamic staff. I still remember my teachers by name, though I'm sure they have all moved on by now. Four year olds are total sponges when it comes to learning, and I feel that the Columbia staff did a commendable job at preparing me for kindergarten. My days were filled with educational activities which involved a good balance of learning, art, singing, and play. I recall entering kindergarten and being at the top of my class. I cannot comment on the preschool's structure as it is today, but can confidently admit that it was one of the best experiences of my early childhood years. When I have children of my own, I'd wholeheartedly enroll them here. Thanks for the memories, Columbia!

We couldn't be happier as the parents of a thriving 20 month old who absolutely loves his teachers…read moreand the daily activities at this wonderful center! Structure, education, socialization and the highest level of care. Look no further and reach out today!

I would say senior year has been made easier by the staff at school. The staff are really…read morepassionate about preparing you for college so they are always there for you which makes things easier for people. All in all they are very helpful