We absolutely love the Lulus Montessori! The staff is amazing with the kids and they get an amazing…read moreeducation. We are always surprised by how much they learn and how much fun they have. Also their meal plan is great. We are very fortunate to have our son there. We looked at around 10 different places and it gave us anxiety because we really wanted our son to be at Lulus which was much much better than all the other places we saw all over San Diego.

We've been taking our son to Lulus Montessori since he was about 18 months, and it has been the…read morebest daycare/preschool experience we could have hoped for. The teachers are incredibly loving and thoughtful. I especially love the fact that they celebrate birthdays and holidays and create opportunities for parents to get to know each other, too. My child has grown by leaps and bounds, and his interactions with the other children are fun to see. The fact that meals are provided (bfast, lunch and snacks) is a godsend. Several daycares/preschools in the region claim to be Spanish immersion but aren't actually (e.g., they speak English to the kiddos). At Lulus, I feel like we get a truly authentic Spanish immersion program for our son, knowing instruction is exclusively in Spanish. And it shows. My son 100% understands Spanish when it is spoken to him and he mixes Spanish and English in his vocabulary regularly. I credit Lulus for a large part of that bilingual ability and look forward to seeing his fluency improve in the years to come. Highly recommend Lulus!!

My son went here for 2 years starting at age 2. We had the…read morebest teachers, and the best memories here so much that we still go back to visit! They are a play based learning which was awesome for our son, with so many fun creative learning projects and activities it kept his mind thinking & growing constantly! I highly recomend college park preschool!

My kids have been to a couple daycares and pre-ks in San Diego. And we've toured around 10-13…read more College Park Preschool is our absolute favorite!! The teachers and staff are amazing. The director is kind, fair, communicates efficiently and is a wonderful leader. The families are down to earth and lovely. My kids absolutely love going to school there and always want school days to come faster. You can't ask for anything more than that! I cannot say enough amazing things about this school!! We are so lucky to be able to have our kids go there.

I'm so grateful for The Urban Toddler Art Program -- my kids absolutely love being there! The space…read moreis not only beautiful and functional, but also incredibly inspirational. The strong emphasis on art and free play creates the perfect environment for my 2-year-old daughter to thrive. She feels so comfortable and happy that she barely says goodbye to me at drop-off! I highly recommend The Urban Toddler Art Program to any parent looking for a nurturing, creative space where young children can grow, explore, and feel truly at home.

My daughter absolutely loved going here! Ms Julie is passionate about early education and child…read moredevelopment. The indoor/outdoor space with quail, bunnies and therapy dog Osito is absolutely magical. The art projects are thoughtful, beautiful and age appropriate. Lily was so proud of every masterpiece she brought home.

If you are hoping for a school community that will go above and beyond to support your child's…read moretransition to school, you've found the right place. Sagebrush's Director, Ms. Porter, is a truly collaborative, authentic partner to families. Her deep understanding of children allows her to meet each individual child where they are, and she does so with empathy, positivity, and expertise. Ms. Porter acknowledges what parents know about their child, asks insightful questions, and brings together a caring, solution-oriented team. Everyone rallied to support my child's separation anxiety and proactively developed a responsive, flexible plan. And, just as importantly, Ms. Porter is fun, joyful, and absolutely adored by my child! It felt like magic walking around campus and hearing teachers and students from other classrooms exclaim my child's name, even during the first week of school! Being welcomed in such a thoughtful and intentional way was a reflection of how Sagebrush builds community and belonging.

I truly wish Sagebrush would expand into an elementary school so we could keep our child there…read morelonger! Sagebrush has been such a wonderful place for our daughter to learn and grow. It's clear that the teachers genuinely love what they do and deeply care about the children. I love the excitement my daughter feels when she goes to school each day and the joy she shows when she talks about everything she's learned and experienced. She has truly blossomed socially and emotionally at Sagebrush Children's Center. The learning experiences and engaging activities they provide have also supported her development and readiness for kindergarten. We are hopeful that our youngest will have the opportunity to attend Sagebrush as well. Our experience there has been nothing short of wonderful.

2 amazing years were spent here at kids Ave! We leave with tears in our eyes as my son is off to…read moreelementary school! I wish I could give a million stars! This place was a family to us! The love was felt every day with the staff, daily fun activities, nutrition, curriculum. All of it!! This place was built on pure love! The owner Elisa will always make sure that this place isn't just a business but a safe loving place to help every child grow and have the best journey in every way! It's guaranteed We love you kids Ave!

Kids Ave is special!…read more Our son went to Kids Ave from 18mo-4y (when he started TK). Dropping your kid off at Kids Ave is like dropping your kid off with family. Kids Ave is truly a special place. All of the teachers are incredible with the kids. Each kid is nurtured in a personalized manner. The classrooms are beautiful and Kids Ave is always so clean and beautifully decorated. The teachers put in so much effort to each student, to the crafts/projects/learning, and to their classrooms. The outside space has room to run and an awesome sandbox! And, the kids are served great food every day (all of which is included)! Our son was SUPER prepared to start TK. He is confident and excited, plays well with others, follows instructions, can write his name, knows all of his letters/sounds, all thanks to Ms. Karla and the other teachers at Kids Ave. Also, while Kids Ave is a center but it's not a corporate center, which makes a difference. They have that personalized touch and are willing to work with each family. Elisa and Susu are doing a great job running Kids Ave...and loving on all the kids! Finally, we've loved Kids Ave from the start, but we didn't really have anything to compare it to. However, our daughter is currently at a different daycare center. And that center is just fine. She's cared for and safe and all that good stuff....but it's just NOT Kids Ave. We're excited for her to turn 18mo so that she too can go to Kids Ave too!

I am so grateful to have found Tender Care as a Daycare/Preschool for my daughter. From the time my…read moredaughter started there when she was about 2 years old until we moved out of San Diego almost 2 years later, she always came home happy and excited to talk about her day, what she learned, and all of her friends - including Judy, Randy, and Anna. You can't beat having an in-home daycare with experienced teachers who've dedicated their house to children. The food program they participate in is incredible, My daughter was exposed to the garden and healthy fruits and vegetables every day. My daughter and I will forever have fond memories of Judy, Randy, and Anna and her time at Tender Care. I can't recommend this daycare/preschool enough.

As a working parent, it's hard to find a place that can provide a comfortable, flexible, and secure…read moreenvironment; however, I found that place with Tender Care. My Daughter attended Tender Care from the time she was 15 months in 2015 until she left for Transitional Kindergarten in the fall of 2018. Our youngest son started when he was 14 months old and we are happy to stay with Tender Care until he moves onto Kindergarten at age 5. While in Judy's care, not only did my daughter learned everything from her ABC's, numbers, letter and number recognition to shapes, music, art appreciation, and dance. But, she also learned valuable life enhancement skills such as sharing, curiosity, communication, patience, and love. Another positive practice at Tender Care is their attentive lifestyle of zero waste, and reducing their carbon-footprint. This is such an integral part of daily life at Tender Care that it becomes second nature for the children to embody this approach in everyday living. I believe that Tender Care creates an environment where children have the freedom to explore and have fun as well as develop wonderful relationships with learning. The love and patience provided by Judy, Randy and Ana make us realize how lucky we are to have found a place we can always call our home away from home. You will not find care like this anywhere else. I'd highly recommend Tender Care Eco Friendly Pre-school & Child Care; you're guaranteed to receive the same type of care you would give your child.

The safe and welcoming environment Ms. Sam and her team of Montessori trained teachers provides…read morereally helped my naturally introverted daughter to quickly adjust to the Nest. In the short few months she has attended, I noticed a complete change in her confidence level and attitude in what she can do and what she is willing to try. They have done such a great job coaxing a bolder side of her to come out of her shell, ask more questions and advocate for herself. She even looks forward to attending school! With a balanced home cooked meal made fresh, on site for every lunch, I couldn't ask for a better school.

The Nest Montessori School has been a true gift for our family. My daughter has been attending…read moresince she was 2, and it's incredible how much she's learned and how happy she is to go every day. The environment is calm and nurturing. The way the teachers care for them truly shows. It's not just a school; it feels like a second home.

We love our Daycare family! Both my kids have fun here and really enjoy their experience…read more The director, Lauren and all the staff are truly awesome. Highly recommend!

We toured this facility and there is no way I would send my child here…read more The classrooms are a big box, no fresh air, no windows, no sunlight, and the smell ... I know every preschool and daycare has sick kids but this place just screams germs! They said like 20 kids in the classroom, that's a lot!Maybe it was the timing, the kids were just waking up, but they just looked depressed & unhappy. The outdoor space is across the parking lot which seems very unsafe for toddlers and it had no toys to play with. They are very proud of their chef who cooks vegan meals... but even that seems depressing after seeing and smelling the interior of this building. I highly recommend searching around for a better preschool where your child will be happy, get some vitamin d and fresh air!

There are not enough good words to say about this school. Children's Growing Center is an amazing…read moreplace to send your kid for their 0-4 years. My daughter went there for the past three years, and the experience was great. Every class was fun, engaging, exploratory, and my child looked forward to going every day. The school was good with communication, they have cute performances for families throughout the year, and you can tell all the teachers are genuinely invested in the kids. What amazed me the most is that every single teacher at that school knew my kid's name. Every single one. It feels like such a safe and loving community. The director has been there for close to 30 years, and she's great. Straightforward, no nonsense, and kind, and loving to the kids. They spend a lot of time outdoors and have a very play-focused curriculum. The families are warm and friendly. We were genuinely sad to go. I picked this preschool in part because of the excellent reviews, and I wanted to contribute to that. These reviews are spot on--the school is as good as the reviews say it is. 10/10 preschool, absolutely recommend.

My daughter spent about two years at this school and went through three classrooms. The great thing…read moreabout schools like this is that children will move up to a new classroom about every 9 months and the curriculum targets the age group. All the teachers were very caring and the teacher the student ratio was good. They had a lot of volunteer opportunities and there were a few of parent led events each year so I thought that was really neat. This school would have been more fun if it weren't for COVID. During normal times, they had school performances in the spring and early December that they rehearse for. We moved to Santee and since I work from home, going to this school became a hardship. We were sad to leave but my daughter will always have great memories of this place.

I've had my daughter here since she was 10 months and we have been super happy. The ratios in the…read morebaby room is legally supposed to be 4 to 1 but I would frequently see it closer to 3 to 1! Which was so nice. My daughter had her special "buddy" when she was a seal and I really loved it. The turn over also seems pretty low, which is nice. Lots of sweet energetic women, older granny types, and everything in between. Also, I've noticed if a teacher is out for vacation or whatever, they have a great cast of "floating" caregivers who sub in, but aren't strangers. When ever my daughter moved classes (she has been in three now) she struggled for about a week - but came to love her new class. They do sweet activities- even with the little ones and I know she is very happy! They call me whenever something is going on with her, give me reports of her day, and inform me if had an "ouch." If you are the type of parent that wants cameras in the room and an app with updates, they don't offer that. But it hasn't stopped me from really liking this daycare. It's not as "flashy" as some of the other places I've toured, but it has lots of warmth and sweet teachers.

Both of my kids went here starting in the seal or baby room all the way up to pre-k. we love MNP…read more the teachers loved on my kids as if they were their own. I trust them with my whole heart in taking care of them. they are kind patient and incredibly understanding. This is the best school around.