They are just amazing! We are so blessed to have our son go here, it was a hard transition for us…read moresince he has always been with a family care. However they have made it so easy and now my son loves to go to daycare and loves all his friends. All 3 care takers are kind, loving and everything we can ask for. We aren't leaving till grade school. Jameson is a lucky guy!

My daughter went here for several years and we had a great experience. Kim and her daughters were…read morecaring and my daughter enjoyed it

Before becoming a parent, I did not fully appreciate how important it is to find experienced and…read moretrustworthy childcare. Fortunately, Montessori Center SD has been amazing for our family. We moved to San Diego two years ago. Before that, we had a childcare provider that we really loved, and we were concerned about finding something comparable. I think we contacted close to 25 different providers before deciding on Ms. Elizabeth and Montessori Center SD, and wow, what a great decision. She has far exceeded any expectations we had. We love the balance of free play and structured, Montessori-style learning. It feels like a lot of providers simply slap that word in their branding but aren't actually delivering. Ms. Elizabeth is the real deal, and it feels like our daughters really are learning and growing. Our older daughter started TK this past year, and she was extremely well prepared for basic writing, the ability to sit and concentrate, and general social dynamics. Beyond the basics, we love that Ms. Elizabeth creates opportunities throughout the year to come together and meet the other families and parents. The other amazing thing has been how healthy our kids have stayed over the last two years. In the past, we used to deal with the kids constantly picking up colds and germs, which were then seemingly re-shared and re-circulated without any real resolution. That hasn't happened over the last two years. *knock on wood* we are very grateful for whatever is working. TLDR - I would highly recommend Ms. Elizabeth and Montessori Center SD.

Elizabeth's program is wonderful! We were searching for a true Montessori school that takes…read morestudents 1 year old and younger, where our little one would be safe and supported in developing independence, life skills, social skills, and her educational interests. She has grown tremendously under Elizabeth's care, in her language skills, educational foundation, and social skills! Elizabeth has met her where she is at and kept her engaged. She has already met kindergarten readiness requirements even though kindergarten is years away. The class size is small, so my little has gotten lots of attention and been supported through success in toilet learning! Elizabeth uses positive discipline and redirection, effectively managing the class without shaming children. This was very important to us! Elizabeth has also been a great support, providing guidance, resources, and insight on how we can implement Montessori principles at home. She has helped me get a better grasp on positive discipline, and also helped me to navigate my child's developmental leaps. I recommend this school to all of my friends for the personalized attention for both students and parents, and true Montessori practices from age 3 months to 5 years!

As a twin mom who stayed home with my boys for their first year and was their primary caregiver,…read moretransitioning to daycare was incredibly hard for me but Next Generation Mira Mesa has truly become my twins' home away from home. I thank my co-worker who told me about this place as her child also goes to this daycare. My boys started attending here at the start of this year (they were just about 15 months) , and like most children, the adjustment period wasn't easy at first. But now, their faces light up every time I tell them we're on our way to daycare. They've grown to love their teachers and have formed the sweetest friendships with their classmates and I pick them up happy, cared for, and thriving. I also really appreciate the consistent updates through the Brightwheel app, which gives me so much peace of mind throughout the day. It's clear they are learning and growing so much and I can genuinely feel how loving, supportive, and passionate the teachers are about what they do. A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Summer, Ms. Nancy, Ms. Vivian, Ms. Malia, Ms. Karina, Ms. Sydney, and all the amazing teachers who care for my boys you truly are the village I'm so grateful to have. And a special thank you to Ms. Emalina, who, as a fellow mom, always makes both me and my boys feel so welcomed and at home during drop-offs. We feel so lucky to be part of this community

Next Generation Daycare was aware they had 15 times the legal allowable amount of lead in their…read morewater, and did not notify me of this situation as they are required to by law. This evidence can be found on California's department of Social Services website at the link https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/transparencyapi/api/FacilityReports?facNum=376701169&inx=5 Geralyn Windt, Owner of Next Generation was also cited in the news stating that "children only washed their hands with the water" which can be found at this link https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2023/05/25/high-lead-levels-drinking-water-139-san-diego-child-care-centers This news story that was posted after they had already been proven by the department of social services that children at their Daycare center drank the water. Please be careful when dealing with this business Exposure to lead can seriously harm a child's health, including damage to the brain and nervous system, slowed growth and development, learning and behavior problems, and hearing and speech problems.

Our son attended Sorrento Valley Children's Center in Ms Marla's class and we couldn't be happier…read morewith the love and care he received. The teachers are incredibly kind and attentive, and our son always felt safe, supported, and happy in their care. In fact, he often didn't want to leave at pick-up because he loved spending time in their amazing play area--complete with playhouses, trains, trucks, and plenty of space to run. He made wonderful friends and truly thrived here. We are so grateful to the owners and directors Carol, Elana and, who make the entire experience seamless for parents--exactly what you hope for when sending your toddler off to school. We couldn't recommend Sorrento Valley Children's Center more highly!

This review is long overdue. Our daughter attended here for 1/2 a year in the 4 yr old room many…read moreyears ago now. Carol was amazing in helping us figure out a part time space for her and my daughter loved her experience. Not only did she learn so much, she felt safe and loved here. It's an older facility, but feels safe and we had a great experience.

Our daughter loves it here! This was her first exposure to a school setting. We moved from a…read moredifferent city and the staff was great with communication and accommodating to our needs (touring, scheduling, etc). After starting school, she has thrived in creativity and self-initiative - she has a lot of fun with all of the art projects in Mrs. Allen & Mrs. Tanya's class and has taken those skills to do even more independent crafting/activities at home. She tells us about how she enjoys her time with classmates and we're thankful that they're all kind & respectful to each other. She's enjoyed it so much that we are keeping her for a summer session + an additional year instead of starting TK. The freedom to create & play, attentive care and communication of the teachers and staff, and flexibility of the schedule have made all the difference!

Northminster Preschool has been fantastic! We've been here for 2 years since our daughter turned 2…read more We will be continuing her enrollment for another year when she turns 4 to be in the pre-K class. She loves the arts and crafts and the really nice outdoor playground. The kids eat outside (snack and lunch) and the location is great if you live in N. Clairemont. Highly recommend this preschool, we have seen our daughter progress so much since she started!

as a past employee, I don't recommend.. Some of the teachers are great but the director makes it…read morethe most toxic work environment. I've ever worked in. which makes it really hard for the teachers. I always felt like I had to walk on eggshells and always focus on what she thinks. She was always yelling at us for something and always change the way we are supposed to do things one day it would be something the next day it would be something else. ( which was very confusing for the children) We never had time to focus on the children. With her always over our shoulder tell us what "we we're doing wrong" when we we're just doing it the way the parents wanted us to. She was so nice in the beginning but then something change. I never could plan that activities for the kids without her saying "NO we don't do that" you can tell she was in it for the money not the kids. teachers also fall asleep by watching kids and went brought to her attention. She said " oh that happens all the time" this place should be shut down the director was never willing to help with anything.

I put my three year old twins in bright beginnings as their first preschool experience, and they…read morewere asked to leave on the morning of the second day. Bright beginnings did this exact same thing to another parent, see her review below; Tiffany C. I even brought up her review during my tour with the Director before enrolling my twins, who insured me that "they would never do that, they are a nonprofit, and everything has to run through their board, it would take two weeks to even ask a family to leave", and then they did literally the same thing to us on the second day. Never gave my twins a chance to acclimate to the classroom environment, this was their first preschool experience. The classroom teacher was overwhelmed, unable to handle her classroom, and Bright beginnings broke their own contract by asking us to leave on the second day. The Director lied to my face when she said she would "never ask anyone to leave and that all decisions run through their board as a nonprofit". I brought these things up to her when she asked us to leave on the second day, and then she stopped responding to me. This was all over email, no face to face explanation even. Something is very off here, you can tell when speaking to the Director. One of my twins was very upset for weeks and kept talking about how he was "sad that his teacher yelled at him" as well.

Sorry but a phone call can't reconcile the difficulty and hardship our day-before canceled…read moreenrollment has caused. I personally had to cancel an important flight for work and take the week off. What irresponsible and selfish behavior for a professional child care service. At least call me to notify when services have been inexplicable canceled. Shame on everyone in the office.

We truly love La Petite Sabre Springs. Three of my children have gone to this school and it has…read morebeen such a positive experience every time. My youngest son is in preschool part time with Ms. Sumana and Ms. Yamni. We were really worried about his speech because he barely talked, but after being in school for eight months he is talking so much and can recognize most of his alphabet and numbers. He loves going to school and he even asks to go on the days he stays home. Ms. Sumana, Ms. Parvaneh, and Ms. Liz were also my older kids teachers from 2018 to 2021. My older son still talks about how Ms. Parvaneh helped him learn everything he needed so he could be ready for elementary school. The staff is always friendly and helpful. It feels like a fun, welcoming environment every time we walk in. We are really grateful for this school and highly recommend it.

Excellent preschool with caring, professional teachers and a warm, welcoming environment. The…read moreclassrooms are clean, well-organized, and filled with engaging activities that support children's learning and development. The staff communicates well with parents and genuinely cares about each child. My kids attended for the past two years, and we've seen wonderful growth in their confidence, social skills, and independence. I highly recommend this preschool to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, and high-quality childcare program. Kudos to Mrs. Ana & her KJA team. We will miss you all already

My daughter has been attending Kids Journey Academy for about 4 months now and I'm so glad I made…read morethe switch. I've had her in a few other centers around the area and they are by far my favorite. I get updates and multiple pictures of my daughter doing activities and having fun with her class mates. She practices writing her name daily as well as number/ letter recognition. Classrooms are clean and aesthetically pleasing. I can tell their day is structured with intentional activities and the children are not just left to do whatever they want. They go above and beyond with holiday activities too. I pick her up and her clothes and face and hands are still clean by the end of the day. Any issues with her they call me right away. They know how to make learning exciting, fun, and safe for the kids. I'm forever grateful to have the peace of mind while I'm at work and know that she is loved and cared for all day long. Thank you to Ms, Elaine, Ms. Geneli, Mrs. Ana, and all of the KJA Staff. I'm counting down the days to enroll my 18 month old this November