We cannot recommend Jodie and Cardiff Family Daycare highly enough! Our son started with Jodie when…read morehe was 16 months old and stayed for a full year. During that time, we saw incredible progress in his development and social skills. Jodie is so creative with her daily activities; she doesn't just 'watch' the kids, she truly teaches them through play. One of our absolute favorite parts of the week was Music Day, where a musician comes in with a guitar to sing with the children. It was a highlight for our son! Jodie has cultivated a wonderful, kind group of children, and the environment is always warm and welcoming. We only moved him because we wanted a Spanish-immersion environment for his language development, but we are so grateful for the love and care Jodie gave our son. She will be missed!

We loved our time at Cardiff Family Daycare. The owner Jodie is so warm and experienced- we…read moreimmediately felt safe to leave our 9 month old in her care. We loved that the kids do lots of outside activities and that Jodie is flexible with how they nap and any other individual needs they might have. We will continue to bring our kids there when their new schools have breaks and we need coverage care. 10/10!

i'm surprised to see so few reviews for a preschool that has a long wait list, all the reviews are…read moredated. It feels like people just don't want to give away a "local secret" that this school really is. The campus is large, it used to be an elementary school. All the teachers have been working here for years, they are very kind and caring. The school is very safe and secure, they do lots of outdoor playtime, my daughter is currently attending preschool there, and later will be going to pre-k as well. The school provides very flexible schedule and full days as well, which is so important for working parents. My kid loves it there!

My 1st child actually went to preschool here...way back when…read more.. i didn't know what i was doing...didn't do all the waitlists at every hip preschool... so i started here. The school is fine..I can't say anything bad. Everybody was friendly. the teachers were kind. there were flexible options of 1/2 day, full day, partial week, full week etc... but it is truly a glorified daycare. I don't think the "teachers" are actually credentialed teachers (don't quote me on that because it may not be a fact, just my intuition) the kids are in a safe, fun environment and if that is what you are looking for this can be a great school...but I wouldn't expect a whole lot of learning here... just a note....the school i moved my son to after was the polar opposite...way to strict and no fun...3rd school i found a good balance of both.

My son is thriving at Learning Tree! He started right when he turned 2 which can be a tough…read moretransition, but the staff are so caring and it's such a supportive environment that he was easily able to make the switch. I love how much time they spend outdoors, how much art the children do and how all age groups are able to play and interact. Their new director MsAllison has made so many positive changes since she took over and we can't wait to send our youngest there too when he's old enough!

We love the learning tree! I was referred here by a coworker whose two boys went here and we…read moreabsolutely love it. Our son loves the teachers and his classmates. It is play based and the cutest artwork comes home. Miss Mery has helped our son along so much and has taught him to count in Spanish. Also Miss Amanda has been a great resource to our family. Even the teacher aides especially Miss Hannah and Miss Araceli have been wonderful. Our son has even formed bonds with the other teachers that teach in different classrooms which makes transitioning to the next class a breeze. Thank you Miss G!! Thank you everyone at The Learning Tree! We love you!

We've had our toddler at this school for almost 2 years and it's been a wonderful experience! The…read morestaff and teachers know each kid so well, and my son has great relationships with his teachers and friends at school. His development has progressed quite a bit since he started, and they were very supportive with potty training. Definitely recommend to any parents looking!

Our daughter attended Golden Poppy for 2 years since she was 3 months old, and we couldn't have…read moreasked for anything better. She's had amazing teachers the whole time. The teachers always have fun activities planned, and send pictures and videos throughout the day! Somewhat recently they came under new ownership. Honestly I have no idea who the previous owner was, I don't think I ever saw or met them. But Sabriya is there every day, and you can definitely tell the difference. They've redone all the classrooms, they constantly have fun events planned (like a giant blow-up slide and ball pit for graduations, water days every Friday in July, reptile presentations and Kona ice, a Disney party with activities, snacks, and prizes for all the kids, etc.), and they've even added a food / lunch service (we didn't opt in to that, but the menu options looked good). They've also put in more security cameras and made other improvements. Everything looks completely different now, and they're still adding more! They also offer parents nights out, where they have dinner and fun activities planned for the kids so the parents can get away for a night. We never opted in for any of these either, but I thought it was pretty cool seeing the different themed nights they had planned. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better daycare experience. Shoutout to all of our daughter's favorite teachers, especially Ms. Alma, Ms. Jamie, Ms. Diana, Ms. Jennifer, and Ms. Thelma (and many others)!

We couldn't have asked for a better preschool for our daughter. She attended from the time she…read moreturned 2 until she started TK, and it became like a second home to her. Miss Gladys creates such a warm, loving, and well-organized environment. She has an amazing ability to guide children with patience and kindness--without ever needing to raise her voice. The children listen, eat their healthy home-cooked meals, and take their naps because they feel safe, respected, and cared for. The preschool is always clean, organized, and welcoming. Beyond the loving care, the children learn so much. My daughter developed independence, learned her letters and numbers, and built the confidence she needed to start school. Thanks to Miss Gladys, I truly feel my daughter is more than ready for TK. The best proof of how much she loves this place is that every day at pickup she never wants to leave. She always has to give Miss Gladys a hug--sometimes even coming back for one more before we finally head home. We are incredibly grateful for the love, care, and dedication Miss Gladys has shown our daughter over the years. We will always remember these special years and highly recommend this preschool to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, and enriching place for their child.

This school is one of the best schools I could ever enrolled my daughter in. My daughter went for 2…read moreyears and I'm very pleased of how much she has learned. Being a single Latina mother it's hard to trust anyone with your kid. She was the only one out of my 3 kids to enroll in daycare/school . She has grew so much in education and personality. Has also developed amazing being more confident and as a team player ! I'm so grateful for Mrs Gladys and her team !!!! Not only she was my daughter teacher she became family . Very well organized! So professional! Very communicative! And she cares for your kid like if they was your own ! Thank you Mrs Gladys and your team for doing an excellent job! Preparing my daughter to go into Kindergarten! 100% recommend this daycare !

Cleyce is truly the best. She truly loves my son and has taught him so much. He has more…read moreconfidence with himself and is talking so much more because of Cleyce. I feel very grateful to have found her daycare. When I drop my son off in the morning I know he is great hands. With the help of Cleyce we have implemented a lot of her daily routine with the kids at our own house. If you are starting to consider daycare for your little one check out Cleyces daycare! You won't regret it!

My daughter loved it here! I first brought my daughter, Bella, when she was barely just turning 2…read morein 2018. I had high anxiety at first because she was my first child so naturally I had a million questions. Cleyce was so sweet, accommodating, & hands down the best caretaker ever. She genuinely loves the kids & builds a trusting relationship towards them. You can see how much the kids there adore her! The house is spacious, clean, with more than enough toys & books to share. The outside is perfect for growing babies/kids to socialize, play, & get their hands dirty! Cleyce is thorough with her COVID Guidelines so you feel safe. She has a husband & 3 kids; the 3 kids play with the kids sometimes too so it's nice to have a couple older kids in the mix. She used to have a couple helpers, but when COVID first hit, she had to reduce. **Note: I'm not sure how it is at the moment. Bella transitioned so smoothly (she did better than Mommy) & Cleyce even helped with potty training! I love the intimidate setting. It was so sad when Bella began to outgrow the place & ready to start Pre-k! Cleyce's home became our 2nd home & it was so hard to go. Bella still talks about how she misses Cleyce & it warms my heart so much. Anyone's kids would be lucky to have Cleyce care for them. She's the best & will always have a special place in our heart!

The highest form a praise is being a repeat client, so when we had our second child, Henry, we of…read morecourse wanted to return to Robbins Nest. It felt like no time had passed from when our daughter graduated and when our son started there. The familiarity and structure was really reassuring as we were adjusting to a new life being a family of four. Keri and Sean's care and attention to detail is still amazing. She even helped to call out something subtle that she noticed about my son that led to him being diagnosed with a congenital disease, and that early diagnosis is helping him to be as healthy as he can possibly be. So appreciative of Keri and Sean!

As first-time parents, we faced many challenges during the newborn phase, and our baby somehow…read moredidn't come with instructions. So, when we discovered Robbin's Nest Nursery, we were desperate for help. From the very first phone call to graduation day, Keri and Sean were warm, open to our many questions, and transparent about everything happening with our child. They were, in many ways, the closest thing to a baby owner's guide we could find. Additionally, Keri is a certified sleep coach. If you're dreaming of those long stretches of sleep again, look no further! Before we started at Robbin's Nest, our little one would only sleep while being held, but on the very first day with Keri, our baby went into the crib without any issues! While we're sad to age out of Robbin's Nest, we are incredibly grateful for the lessons, memories, and friendships we formed during our time there. Our little one has learned so much during her time here. If you are looking for a safe and nurturing daycare run by amazing people, your search ends here. Call Robbin's Nest as soon as possible!

When we started with our 2 yr old in 2019, it was priced at $1800 per month. But they had long term…read morestaff, great educational program and were great at communicating. Now that we added our 2nd at the same age, price has double at $3,100 per month. But staff turnover, and poor morale has significantly decreased their care. Each year they'll increase the fees by 10% but staff do not see this reflected in their salaries. NOTE: the increase to fees started yearly prior to COVID, and benefits of a tuition free week was no longer available post COVID but prices continue to increase. Staff leaving after 5+ yrs of dedication due to a 50cent increase per hr was denied by management.

We have sent all of our children through Kids Care Club in the span of 8 years. The fact that we…read morehad familiar faces even when we came back with our youngest shows how committed the staff and team are to fostering a healthy, safe, and happy work environment. The facilities are always so tidy, there's always someone to greet you warmly at the door, and Tobi and Katie along with the teachers are so communicative about everything related to your child! My kids have always come home singing songs and learning so much - by the time my oldest started Kindergarten they were already reading, writing, and way ahead of their peers - and it's all thanks to KCC. Sad to leave as our youngest moves upward and onward, but truly a gem in local childcare. We'll miss you!

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!!