First time I've ever reviewed a school but they seem to be lacking in them, so I feel I must…read morecontribute. Our son started going to OPE after beginning in another elementary school in Encinitas in 2nd grade. We thought he was doing pretty well in the other school but after he transferred, we started seeing C's and D's instead of his previous B's. He was also seemingly unable to control his talking in the new environment, so we had him assessed and placed on a prescription and provided IEP support. Fast forward to 6th grade, and he is back on track with A's and B's and even getting recommendations to take honor classes next year in Middle School. I whole heartedly recommend this school. They have great teachers with high standards, amazing IEP staff to play catch up with students that need it, and their counselor Chastity is so wonderfully involved and truly cares about these kids with her whole heart. So thankful that we moved to Olivenhain in time to correct the course of our child!

Great school for rich kids, some of the staff seem a bit high on their own crap as well. I heard…read moresomeone at the front desk refer someone away because they 'sounded' lower income. I went to Mission Estancia and never got shived, come on, its all north county. At least its new and shiny.

As a student here I have some things to say, all of the teachers are great, students are fun, and…read moreprograms are incredible.

This review focus only on Baseball field at Mission Estancia school. Mission Estancia school has…read moreonly one field and that too not well maintained. These outfield is very dry and grass is patchy. School restrooms are closed on the weekends, very inconvenient. Lot of water fountains around, starting area are great with lot of shades. Trash cans around the park, great work done by park schoo staffs. Parking is plenty around the park. Just park and walk on to the gates. Also there are is a play area for small kids. This place is good for a quick game and for the parents

I work for the encinitas union school district for their after school program, ASPIRE. I have to…read moresay the staff at ECC is extremely welcoming and helpful to anything we need. Also the janitor is incredibly hard working and always willing to lend a helping hand. Angie is an amazing site lead and her passion for the kids really show. Love working at this site! Happy kids, happy day!

Our son started kindergarten here this year and so far he loves it more than he even loved his…read moreMontessori Preschool. He is challenged appropriately by the daily lessons, has a great time on the playground and loves the after school program. The teachers are excellent in terms of communicating with parents and managing the children in class. There is enough structure so that everybody learns, but not so much that the children can't explore and learn independently. The parents and PTA groups are also extremely active and help keep critical programs in place through fundraisers and volunteer work. Our son is a smart kid and my wife and I did a lot of research before settling on this elementary school. So far, we feel as though we've made the right decision.

Posting the pictures that I did not upload to my previous review. For some reason the app does not…read moreallow me to edit the first review.

Communication from staff to parents. Kids bullying and nothing is done about. I've made multiple…read morecomplaints and nothing gets resolved. This year has been my worst experience with this school. The communication is extremely poor when I have asked multiple times to have meetings they get pushed off. And now dealing with a much bigger problem and still no communication just snide remarks from the front office.

La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten has truly been a second home for our family since my son…read morefirst started back in 2020, and as this is our last year here, I'm more emotional about it than I expected. Both of my kids have grown up at this school, and watching them thrive in such a warm, loving, and nurturing environment has meant the world to us. The teachers and staff aren't just educators -- they are genuinely caring people who know each child personally and make them feel seen, safe, and celebrated every single day. When I see my kids run up to their teachers and hug them because they've missed them, it warms my heart. Ms. Jackie has touched both of my kids' lives in such special ways. Ms. Julie prepared my son -- and is now preparing my daughter -- for kindergarten with so much patience, warmth, and dedication. My son is even coming back to read to his sister's class, and Ms. Julie couldn't be more excited to welcome him. Ms. Denise and Ms. Maize are both excellent, and my daughter still talks about them all the time! And then there's the joy of Ms. Mandy and her vibrant personality that lights up the room. All the ladies at the front desk (Janice, Erica, and Jeanne) greet us with the kindest smiles every morning -- they truly start our day off right. As I prepare myself for our last year here, I feel incredibly grateful. LCVPK has shaped my kids in the best possible ways, and it has shaped me as a parent, too. This school will always hold a very special place in our hearts. If you're looking for a preschool/kindergarten that feels like family, this is it. We were lucky to be part of this community, and we will miss it deeply.

We started at LCVPK in 2018 and have since sent all three of our kids, and we couldn't be happier!…read moreOf course, they've learned their colors, numbers, and how to be great listeners and students, but what truly sets this school apart is the incredible care and excellence of the teachers. Every classroom is filled with dedicated, nurturing educators, and Ms. Jackie has become like a second mom to my three boys. The peace of mind I feel each morning when I drop them off is absolutely priceless. All of my kids have loved going to school here and have been very well-prepared for Kindergarten. Jeanne in the front office is always kind and responsive to any questions I've had, which makes everything run so smoothly. LCVPK has been such a blessing to our family- warm, welcoming, and truly exceptional in every way!

Weird vibe from teachers, principal, and office workers at this school. Seems like everyone is…read moremiserable on a daily basis. Always begging for donations, and never enough for them.

Great school with great teachers. A the ladies at the main office are very nice. My boy and his…read morecousins have been here since first grade and they all love the school! Recommended

I love Encinitas, every corner of it, including the lovely schools. Since I am doing lots of…read moreinterpreting jobs I have the opportunity to attend meetings in so many. Glad that I had the opportunity to go there, it looks like an awesome multilingual school where the professionals care a lot. I like to go to old schools, I read this one was built in 1959, so I can imagine the amount of students from the area who enjoyed a nice childhood here

1st Grade- ADHD Kicks in, Meet my first five friends and other friends, Obsessed with Sonic…read more 2nd Grade- Meet my first two friends, Still Obsessed with Sonic, Stuck a Yellow Sonic Shoe up my nose, and blood rushes down my lip. I end up going to the doctor and they get it out. 3rd Grade- Meet three new friends, Distracted by iPad, Playing Tag and the Power Game. 4th Grade- Nervous on the first day of school in 2017, Celebrate my 10th Birthday, Still obsessed with Sonic, Become addicted to Fortnite on my PS4 Pro. 5th Grade- Get addicted to Fortnite, Not allowed to have cupcakes during anyone's small after school birthday celebration, Funny moments of fun with my tablemates. 6th Grade- Poor Grades but still pushing through, Distracted by iPad, won't do work, Doing stuff at lunch alone and talking to myself.

We came here for the farmers market. The school seems like it's well laid out and lots of…read morecreativity on the outside walls. There is a ton of space for the playgrounds. Farmers market was fun.

I go to this school. I am in second grade. The school is really great and the teachers are really…read morenice. My favorite things about my school are they have crazy hair day, a read-a-thon contest, a book fair where you can buy books . Some of the special programs they have are gardening, yoga, music , art and PE. The food that they serve isn't so bad, but I like to bring my own lunch. After school I go to the Aspire program until my parents pick me up . It's a little bit fun but I still like it. (Written by my 8 year old daughter).