My experience with Bella Vista Christian Academy was beyond disappointing, and I ultimately removed…read moremy children because of it. The overall environment felt negative and, at times, openly unkind. I witnessed staff speaking to students in ways that were belittling and inappropriate. In one instance, a teacher used name-calling toward students--something that should never happen in any school, especially one that claims to reflect Christian values. Administration was equally frustrating. Concerns from both parents and students were consistently dismissed rather than addressed. Instead of feeling heard, I felt brushed off and judged. During a very difficult time in my personal life, I expected neutrality and professionalism, but instead experienced what felt like bias and a lack of basic understanding. Leadership was particularly concerning. While interactions could appear polite on the surface, the follow-through told a very different story. Decisions felt inconsistent and unfair, making it hard to trust the administration at all. The front office experience made things even worse. Shannon, who is often the first point of contact, was repeatedly rude and unprofessional in my interactions. The tone was unwelcoming and dismissive, which sets a terrible example for both families and students. First impressions matter, and in this case, they reflected a much deeper problem within the school culture. To be fair, not every staff member reflects this environment--Mrs. Quilcy stands out as kind, patient, and genuinely supportive of students. She deserves recognition for the way she treats families. Unfortunately, one positive example does not outweigh the broader issues. For a school that promotes faith and character, the lack of compassion, professionalism, and willingness to listen was deeply disappointing. I cannot recommend this school to families looking for a supportive and respectful environment

I've been extremely impressed with my daughter's experience at Bella Vista. It's clear that this…read moreschool truly cares about helping each child reach their full potential. The teachers and staff are wonderfully communicative and genuinely work to build strong partnerships with parents. The coursework strikes a great balance--challenging students while still ensuring they fully understand the material.

Great school :) so far so good. My son is on he's second year here. Besides being a good academic…read moreschool, I like how their conservative in dress code.

Great School. My kids get a challenging learning environment where they can grow. Enjoy the faculty…read moreand administrators a lot!

The school is good. The teachers are good in their field of line and are fun to talk with.read more

It's great my kids go there every day excited about school. At our old school they never wanted to…read morego to school. But when we moved here they said they loved the teachers and students.

they ask for money to much broke ass and they just sidk -100/10 and I won't recommend going they…read moremake me wanna get hit by a car tbh

My kids went all 9 years. If you are looking for consistency in education the staff are good.read more

This is a terrible school. The ladies in the office are so rude & it is really hard to communicate…read morewith them. They are always gossiping about students & parents! It's unbelievable how unprofessional they are. I had a very important phone call for the principal/vice principal & they gave the hardest time to get in contact with either. They were purposely picking up my calls & hanging up on me. I had to call on a different phone to get through & then LIZ told me she can't forward me to the principal. I asked for her voicemail & she said her voicemail was not available--that it was a human being. I gave up trying to communicate with them at all. This school has been successfully sued many times & now I understand why. They do not put our children first & get upset when lunch is dropped off for them. I can go on & on about why this school is terrible. The teachers my children have had so far give no effort. Aside from Mrs. Finnegan she is a gem at the school!

This place was also known as the Lathrop Annex. Only K-2 went to school here then 3-8 was at the…read moreLathrop Elementary which was just only down the street. I really miss this place. I remember last year when i was driving pass this place, I noticed that it wasn't even Lathrop Annex anymore. Most of the portables were gone and all that was left was the "Office". I just couldn't believe it. Was it because 2 other schools opened up in Lathrop too that they needed to just downsize by just putting K-8 in Lathrop Elementary? Anyways, I remember getting in trouble here a lot and getting sent home for all the wrong reasons. One for sticking out my tongue at the teacher LOL. The other time was when I was digging in the sandbox and for some reason there was some boy behind me too that as I was digging, all the sand was going in his yes LMAO. He should have known better not to go behind me while I'm digging in the sand. I used to be Student of the Month all the time. I miss going to the book fair which was my favorite. We used to always get those book catalogs and would always have to buy something since back then I loved reading. Another thing I loved was the annual carnival that they used to have here usually during the month of May. They had cotton candy, lots of bouncy jumpers, a rock climbing wall, and other good stuff. That was one of the things I used to look forward to when I attended the annex and the elementary. I met most of my best friends here. We all attended the same elementary and the same high school. They were the reasons why I loved going to school. Overall, this place had so much memories.

Since Joseph Widmer doesn't have it's own Yelp, my review for them is here. Do not send your kids…read morethere! Staff doesn't care and most teachers don't care. I'm speaking for myself and other parents I've talked to about this school. My daughter came home crying and extremely upset because her teacher decided to tell the class the tooth fairy wasn't real they needed to stop believing in magic! Idk what is wrong with her but glad she is no longer influencing my child. My daughter was a different person before going there, her self esteem has gone down a lot. And worst the staff doesn't even care to find out what's wrong to make it right. Unacceptable.

We are so grateful for the incredible experience our son has had in kindergarten this year. This…read morewas his first time in a Montessori environment, and we were so impressed by how quickly he adjusted and flourished. It has been a joy to see him become more independent and watch his love for learning grow every day. Both teachers are truly exceptional, and Ms. Soni has been particularly wonderful in helping us understand our son's strengths. She is always so approachable during pickup, taking the time to answer every question and providing the reassurance we need about his daily activities and progress. Knowing he is in such supportive hands with Ms. Soni and Mr. Christensen makes all the difference, and we feel very lucky to have such a dedicated team!

Miss Raman Gill and Miss Sree Devi are very kind, caring, and dedicated teachers. Ever since our…read moredaughter joined their class, we have seen a significant improvement in her confidence and personality. They truly helped her come out of her shell and always take wonderful care of her. Both teachers are very supportive with studies and always make sure the children feel loved, comfortable, and encouraged. Our daughter loves going to school every day and is always excited to be in their classroom. They create such a warm, positive, and caring environment where children can learn and grow with confidence. We are truly grateful for all their hard work, patience, love, and dedication toward the children. It was one of the best decisions to send our daughter to such a wonderful classroom and school.

My almost 4 year old has been at Bizzy Beez for a while now & I would not want him anywhere else!…read moreWe absolutely love the wonderful teachers at Bizzy Beez! My Kobe has come such a long ways since starting here and I could never thank this wonderful team of ladies enough for getting our boy to where he is now.

The staff here is amazing. They communicate well, care for your children, and my boys are always…read moreexcited to "go to school to see their friends". Absolutely no complaints, both boys have come a long way in just a few months of attending, and we look forward to hearing and seeing what they learn next. This is a no-brainer, Bizzy Bee is the choice.