It's hard to put into words what Big Future Preschool has meant to our family…read more Both of our children attended Big Future Preschool, and from the very first day, we knew we had found something truly special. Every morning, we dropped them off knowing they would be surrounded by kind, loving, consistent teachers who genuinely cared about them - not just as students, but as little people. As a parent, there is no greater gift than the peace of mind that comes from knowing your children are safe, happy, and deeply loved. The environment they have created is incredibly warm and welcoming. The staff greets every child with smiles, patience, encouragement, and genuine excitement. It doesn't feel like a preschool - it feels like an extension of your family. Academically, the school exceeded every expectation. Our oldest is now entering 3rd grade and was more than prepared for kindergarten, both academically and socially. The strong foundation Big Futures provided gave them confidence and set them up for continued success. Our youngest just graduated and is heading into kindergarten with that same confidence, curiosity, and love of learning. Our last day was filled with tears - not because we were nervous about the next chapter, but because it felt like we were saying goodbye to family. That says everything about the relationships the teachers build with both the children and the parents. If you're looking for a preschool where your child will be genuinely known, loved, encouraged, and prepared for the future, I cannot recommend Big Future Preschool highly enough. The entire team has created something incredibly special, and we will always be grateful for the role they've played in our children's lives and our family's journey.

We are very pleased with our child's experience at Big Future Preschool. The staff, including Ms…read more Jessica, always goes above and beyond to create a safe and welcoming environment. Starting preschool can be very overwhelming and stressful for children and parents alike. However, the level of communication and support provided by the staff has truly made a positive impact on our child and our family. We have always felt reassurance knowing our child is being cared for by teachers and staff that have a passion for ensuring a happy and productive preschool experience. Thank you BFP for all you do!!

Wonderful school. We love that they offer pre-K through high school, so the kids aren't losing all…read morethe friend's they make between elementary, middle, & high school. The kiddo has also really been enjoying the additional Elementary classes outside of the regular classroom, such as music, art, P.E., & chapel. The elementary school has a fun new playground. The kids also enjoy checking out what's growing in the garden! Highly recommend for Christian families!

I went to Calvin from 6th grade up to 10th grade, before finally opting to transfer to a nearby…read morecharter school. Calvin is a small school. It has grown, but it's still small. There are benefits, of course, such as small class sizes, individualized attention, and open dialogue between teachers and students. However, it also has its downsides. Please look at this list of criteria (created by me): Is your child considered "troublesome"? Is your child struggling with any sort of mental health issue? Is your child not Dutch/Caucasian? Is your child not a teacher's pet? Is your child not often a popular kid? If you answered yes to any of those questions, Calvin is not the place for you. I am not a troublesome student. I graduated high school with a 4.11 GPA. I got A's in almost all my classes no matter what school. However, I did struggle with my mental health starting freshman year, which is ultimately the reason I left the school. I received the label of being a "depressed kid" and was never able to shake it, and I ended up taking that on as my identity. I transferred to get a fresh start from the teachers and the students, and I did much better once I didn't have that label following me. There isn't blatant racism at this school, but in my class all the Dutch girls sat together, and all the non-Dutch girls sat elsewhere during lunch. I am not Dutch, so I sat elsewhere. The Dutch girls didn't say you couldn't sit with them but weren't welcoming to any newcomers in their group. There were no other friend groups in that grade. That's also pretty much how it went for every grade. Calvin has diversified since then, but the saying "if you ain't Dutch, you ain't much" is well-known and I would say it is true. All the Dutch students were favorited by the teachers as well, but that's because most of the Dutch kids had their parents go to school there, so they were really just "legacy" students who were automatically favorited. The trick for getting good grades is to be a teacher's pet. If the teacher doesn't like you, you're screwed. I was a teacher's pet, and I was able to finagle my way out of several bad grades by gaining sympathy from the teachers. If you're not a teacher's pet, Dutch, or a popular kid, you're going to have to do a LOT of hard work to get good grades that other kids get simply by having parents who went to the school. Most of the teachers were amazing. Shout-out to Mr. Marriott, Mr. Bakker, Mr. VDP, Mr. Beutlich, Mrs. Lapka, and Mrs. Lundgren. They made learning fun and were genuinely such kind-hearted people. I always felt safe around them. However, as with every school, there are teachers that aren't great. The history teacher, when I was trying to explain my ADHD to him in regard to the accommodations plan I had, just kept telling me, "Oh, it's like my tinnitus". He also refused to accept my accommodations plan to break up a 100-question test into two parts. When my mom reached out, he told her that the class has a B average, she's never taken the class, and would I be receiving a modified diploma? I took an incomplete for this class and retook it my senior year at my new school. I got an A+. Also, they do present that 100% of their students go off to college. However, that's not actually true. I had a friend who ended up faking that she was going to go to college (she wasn't) so that it would look like she was in the graduation ceremonies. They even got her college merch from the college she was supposedly going to attend. I would have never known had I not been close friends with her. This school has its secrets. Teachers were quietly removed from the school for reasons that were pretty big deals, such as inappropriate communication with students and emotional outbursts at students. As for the principal. I thought he was great... because my beliefs aligned with his and he took pity on me. Yes, he does meet with students with the blinds open for all to see. We once all saw a student get his backpack searched for drugs in the office. Whether or not he had drugs, the blinds should have been closed. His office is in a common passing place so everybody can and will see. The principal seemed to like me a lot, so we got along and I liked him, but I can see how others wouldn't like him. He is adamantly anti-LGBTQ+, which can be expected at a Christian school, but he expressed this in an unkind way. God still loves those that are LGBTQ+ and this principal did not express that. Last thing! I hope your kid loves public speaking. My class had to give 7-10 minute speeches with no notes... apparently, this is not a thing in public schools, and my class was graded quite harshly. Anxiety was not tolerated. It's good to learn public speaking, but 10 minute speeches without notes on subjects kids aren't passionate about? That's harsh, especially for sophmores. This was for sophmore year. I am ultimately glad I left this school, but I believe others can thrive here... just check that checklist!

When choosing daycares, we considered a lot of factors, including cleanliness, safety, good…read morecommunication, great teachers, etc. Montessori School of San Marcos checked all those boxes for us. Our son attended this school from 6 months old until he graduated pre-k. All the teachers there are amazing. He learned so much and he loved going. We were so sad when he graduated but alas, it is all part of growing up. Ms Tasha and Ms Nupur prepared him so well for kindergarten that he feels like it is too easy but it did make it an easier transition. Can't say enough good things about the school. Highly recommend!!

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Montessori School of San Marcos. Our daughter attends…read morecurrently, and we are already looking forward to enrolling our youngest when she is eligible. Our daughter genuinely loves going to school each day, which speaks volumes. The teachers are truly exceptional; caring, attentive, and deeply invested in each child. Every faculty and staff member knows my daughter by name and goes above and beyond to ensure we feel informed, supported, and connected. Communication is excellent through the school app, with frequent updates, photos, and videos that give us real insight into her day. The school community is warm, thoughtful, and incredibly welcoming. As someone who works in education, I can confidently say that the quality of care, communication, and intentionality at this school stands out. We are beyond grateful to have found such a strong, nurturing foundation for our daughter and highly recommend Montessori School of San Marcos to any family considering it.

We absolutely love the center for Children and Families. We started our son at 20 months when the…read morecenter reopened after the COVID closure (he would have started at 10 months otherwise). The toddler teachers Maritza and Libby are so amazing and are the perfect duo for the transition from baby to toddler. At 2 he transitioned to the Junior Preschool class and has flourished since. He loves circle time, doing yoga, all the art projects and outside time. The entire JPS team is amazing and we've loved being with Maria and Gloria. Everyone you pass in the hall knows your child's name and could tell you about what kind of day they are having. We are so very thankful for this school, we know our son is safe, happy, and cherished every day.

Great quality of care. My son's teachers, Ms Anisa and Ms Christina are amazing. They're attentive…read moreand engaging with every child. I've had great experience with all of the staff (with an exception of one person). They're very responsive to your requests and needs. Although they provide all meals, I wish that their snacks were little heartier. Tuition is pricey but justifiable for the quality of care. The facility is clean and I love that they ensure children's wash hands before meal time. My son has only gotten a mild cold once, thus far. They're doing a great job with cleanliness and hygeine.

Great school nice teaches and nice kids- generally but different years will bring differebt kids. I…read morelikes all of my teachers and my friends in other classes links there I had experiences with all the teachers onw way or another. Rated a 10 with academics one of the best and smaller which can be good, schools in the nation and district. Being distinguished and all complete with state of the art material and equipment it is really good Students--____ 7 Teachers--- 8 Academics----10 Be carefully new principal seems to be rude

We moved here a year ago and we have been so happy with this school, its staff and everything about…read moreit that we have encountered so far. The principal Mrs Domingo, knows every child by name and is extremely involved in all aspects of the school. The superintendent is very progressive and the district makes great efforts to get the children ready to be part of the larger community- teamwork, social consciousness, technology and innovation are highly valued as well as the "keys of excellence". The PTA raises funds to expand the horizons of the school and help support STEAM education. Physical activity stressed as well. My child has a 504 plan and I feel they take great care in developing and implementing a plan that works for all. Her current teacher, Mrs, Davis, is a true gem, one in a million. We could not be happier with this move and this school.

We have had our almost 4 year old enrolled in Discovery Isle on Twin Oaks since he was 2 and our 14…read moremonth old since she was 6 months. We couldn't be happier with the love and care they both received every day. I feel 100% comfortable leaving my children in their care knowing they are safe, happy and learning! My son has cerebral palsy and autism. It is a bit more challenging for him to perform some tasks- especially fine motor things. I've seen him really excel and grow so much since he started here. They promote independence and learning while fostering a creative, nurturing , safe and fun environment. I can't say enough about the wonderful staff here either. Friendly, caring, responsive and responsible. I can tell they genuinely care and love what they do. I recommend discovery isle to anyone who asks.

Both of our kids have gone through this school after trying out a few other school/nanny…read moreenvironments and absolutely loved it. The entire school staff work collectively to watch over the kids and they know each kid by name. The teachers themselves have been amazing in providing a wide variety of educational experiences and being flexible to each kids needs. Additionally, we are able to get updates and pictures throughout the day to see how the kids are doing. I have and would continue to recommend this location to anyone wanting to place their kid in a safe and nurturing environment.

Great school all around; feels like family. Caring and supportive teachers and staff, they create a…read moregreat learning environment. Our kids have grown up here from kindergarten through 8th grade.

I can't say enough great things about our time at Adventureland. From the moment we toured with…read moreMrs. Kiki, and from our very first day, we felt reassured that this was a safe place for our son to grow and thrive. Our son's teachers (Ms. Diana, Mrs. Kiki and Ms. Julissa) truly cared about our son and were always so patient and kind with him and us. Every single pick up and drop off we were greeted warmly by his teachers who always appeared genuinely happy to be there. Just really good energy from the staff and students. Our son grew and developed so much during the last several months thanks to Adventureland and we are sincerely sad to move on.

Adventureland is amazing! My boys attended Adventureland for 4 years and had a truly wonderful…read moreexperience there. Being small and (previously) premature 2 year olds, I was really apprehensive about starting preschool but they were so well loved and cared for by Miss Kiki and all the other great teachers that I was soon at ease. The outdoor playground is huge and my boys loved playing the the sand and riding tricycles and the classrooms as clean and well equipped. I'm so thankful for Adventureland!