My daughter started here when she was 2 and a half and stayed up until she got accepted into a…read morekindergarten. This school has amazing teachers that truly built a connection with my daughter and she has reached so many milestones here. The teachers are great and my daughter left here knowing well above her grade level. My only regret is not having my daughter finish kindergarten at this school

I do not recommend this school the director was super rude and unprofessional with me and my kid…read more She is classist because she only acts nice to wealthy people so no make sense the Montessori system with her on charge.

This post is long over due. My daughter attended in 2023. Till this day passing bonita rd. She…read morestates how bad that school was. Everytime I picked her up she was isolated or crying. Whenever I asked what was wrong or what had happened they would brush it off and no one knew anything. I moved her to another preschool and she started thriving socializing and not being anxious for school. My daughter is kind and to see this school take away her smile was unacceptable. Needless to say we only lasted a few months. Please work on your communication skills instead of being dismissive to concerned parents.

EXCELLENT school. Teachers are passionate and care about the kids and what they teach. Very…read morecomplete program. Worth every dollar.

Love them! So sweet, so engaged with community and its kids and parents!! The amount of love that…read moregoes into the kids and families is beautiful.

MaryAnne and her team are wonderful and took care of our two girls during our transition to San…read moreDiego. The staff are fantastic and created an engaging environment that our kids really loved. They talk about school with such excitement and the staff is loving an attentive. The communication from the center is wonderful and MaryAnne is working hard to develop a community like a PTA! Their prices are fair, and our family couldn't be happier with the experience we had at Busy Bee. Thank you!

My 5 star review is really overdue. My two older children attended this school and had a great…read moreexperience. Years passed and it was time for my baby #3 to find a school. I retoured all the local Montessori schools and decided to come back to Montessori hills for my third. It truly is the best for our family and it seemed like nothing had changed since my other children went to this school. She's been there for months and everything was going well. Until she started biting out of nowhere. We received incident reports and calls from the teachers and principal. I felt so horrible, but all the teachers and the principal have really been supportive through this. They were firm that this is serious because obviously they don't want the other children to get bitten, but they were also caring and understanding that it's part of her development. I'm a third time parent and this is the first time I'm going through this. They gave me so many tools and resources and have given my child extra support during this time. I could not be more grateful for their guidance. I read another review below saying it's a good school until your child is a problem child. Well I felt like my child became the problem child but in my experience they helped support us through the challenges and it seemed like they really cared. They put a plan in place and I felt like we were all a team in helping my child. She's improved so much because of the care and extra support we have all been pouring into her. Again- I am so grateful to the staff, teachers and the principal. I feel like my toddler and us as a family have really been supported here. Thank you Montessori hills.

The best preschool in Chula Vista! I pulled my daughter from military CDC for various incidents…read moreresulting in my daughter being hurt. I did tour about 5 other schools prior to enrolling her & I am 100% sure there is no other school like this one. She loves it there so much and all the friends she has made! From the director all the way down to the newest teacher, they truly care about every single one of the kids. 100/10!

Full day 6:30-5:30, be there by 8:30. Nut free facility…read moreProvides all snacks and lunch No uniform Registration fee $150 Monthly tuition 1,xxx 12-14 students per classroom 2 teachers in each classroom 4 classrooms dedicated to 3 year Olds Cots are 6-10ft apart

I wanted to take some time to provide a thoughtful review on this program as I pulled my child for…read morehis own safety. I want to preface this with: I am a member of Eastlake Church. The church is fantastic, and the kids program there for during church services is GREAT and this review is ONLY pertaining to the Eastlake Children's Center preschool which is run M-F. I was very eager to enroll my son in this program. I had heard so many amazing things about this program and it was an added bonus that we love our church. I even provided paperwork to this program when my son was approximately 1 year old (they don't take kids until they are 2 but I wanted to ensure we were not waitlisted as I had read that they were such a popular program). My son finally was enrolled this July for the 2024-25 school year. When he started he was fully potty trained. As school started it was clear there was some new school year kinks needing to be worked out regarding organization and teachers. I tried to remain positive and provide grace when a new teacher I had never met would be giving me my child without an ID check. My son immediately had potty accidents. More than when he started training. I thought this was simply because there are no potty's in the classrooms as typical 2 year rooms have at most programs. Assuming it's just a distance to potty adjustment we proceeded on. However, my son started hitting himself and yelling at himself in the potty when he was home saying "YOU GO POTTY IN TOILET NOT POTTY IN PANTS!" then would hit his leg. He's never behaved in this way. It broke my heart. I spoke to Ms. Jeanette at the front about how I think the teachers may be yelling at him and stressing him out about the bathroom here, and it's affecting us at home. They started making me put pullups on him (which we have NEVER done). The accidents never got better. I could never talk to his teacher because his main teacher was only there from 830-12 with him. Because he was a full time kid, I would be picking him up from different random teachers all the time. Some wouldn't even know which kid was mine when I said his name even thought he had been at the school a month at this point. About 2 weeks into school I picked my son up (again from a random teacher I've never met the 2 weeks prior to this) and he had a huge scrape on his forehead, as if he had fallen head first on cement. My son has been in a daycare setting since he was a baby, so I am aware that I should be getting an "ouch report" anytime there is an injury of a child, even if they are unsure how it happened. Once they see an injury, they need to report when that injury was noticed. At his last daycare I would also get a phone call for any head injuries. I got nothing here. However, it's only the 2nd week of school and I just let it go and chalked it up to the new school year situation. New teachers etc. About a week and a half later I picked my son up and he had a scrape on his nose that was bloody and thick. I didn't say anything to the teacher at pick up because when I gave the name of my child I had to point at which child he was for her to know who to give me. (again terrible security and no ID was checked). If she doesn't know my kid by his name, she def doesn't know what happened to his nose. No ouch report. Since I was already waiting to hear back from the director via email regarding my request to meet with her, I decided I would bring it up then. Then, the very next day my son had yet a THIRD scratch on his face with no ouch report. As I walked out I stopped to talk to Ms. Jeanette (I think she's the assistant director?) and I told her this is the 3rd time in 2 weeks my son has bloody marks/scratches on his face with no ouch report. All she said was "yeah you should have an ouch report" and that was it. I was hoping for "well let's contact his teacher and figure out what's happening" or "maybe we can ask the teachers to see if they set it somewhere besides his cubby" or "I will talk to the teachers and figure out what's going on" but she didn't seem to care at all. She took no worry to this. Again, I've had my son in daycare settings for a while, so I am not one of those overly paranoid parents, but the lack of concern for my son's safety, especially regarding facial injuries frequently over a short period was alarming. I immediately pulled him from the program, and reported them to state licensing. My son had been in school there only 1 month. During the time I enrolled him officially in February 2024 until the day I pulled him from the program there were THREE licensing violations- one of which was a teacher physically abusing children and another was a teacher leaving a child alone on the playground! This program used to be the best around. There was a change in the leadership of the preschool a couple years back, and needless to say the program is NOT what it used to be. My husband said that most times he picked our son u

Years ago my husband and I had both of our daughters at this school. We liked it at first and then…read morehad our first problem...we ran into people at the school that were not racially sensitive. The Principal and the Headmaster were not supportive or helpful in trying to solve the problem nor did they uphold those school values. Fast forward, we discovered that not all of the administrators nor teachers were honest and ethical. We ultimately decided to leave the school and move up to the Poway school district where we have been very happy ever since. Our experience was so horrible at BCD that years later we still cringe when we think of this school. This is not where you want your children to go to school...and we discovered upon leaving the school that you can purchase their curriculum online for about $20. Save yourself the money and aggravation of BCD

Parents, enroll your kids here. for Pre-school, K-6th…read more This wonderful school deserves a 5+ star. The parents who don't even know this school are doing an injustice by rating it with just 3 stars. My 2 kids have been attending at this Bonita Country Day School ever since they can start to attend school at age 3. I stayed as long as I can & have been with this school since 2006. In regards to academic curriculum and excellence it is top notch and advance without pressure. BCDS curriculum is 2 years advance on average, and they supplement the lessons most times, so your kids will mostly likely be more than 2 years advance. My kids have been about at least two years academically advance for all their grades when they were tested. In comparison to all the many other elite Southbay and La Jolla private schools I had visited, BCDS is obviously advance. Some of those schools I checked out were even amazed to find out Bonita Country Day School 4th graders are actually doing high school math as a norm. Most new kids entering BCDS for older grades, usually needs help to catch up because they are behind at the other schools they have been attending. Kids are allowed to naturally reach their potential thru independent studies under close administering & guidance by instructors at BCDS. Parents who decide to enroll their kids here at Bonita Country Day School (BCDS) will come to appreciate it watching their kids grow intellectually & be independent thinkers. Many schools boast successful students but they cannot produce great student successfully on high academics like they do at BCDS.. If parents seriously compare curriculum, you will see why BCDS is the better choice. It shows when the kids do well when they have to move on to other schools by academics and exhibits wonderful demeanor. Bonita Country Day School has been known and proven to produce many students who are highly advance learners and thinkers successfully. Note, this school is not big on sports or fancy libraries, or pretentious show of technologies. It is about basic fundamental education to provide your kids with the building blocks for personal success. This schools tuition is a bargain if parents can recognize the real higher cost of putting their kids through standard or less than mediocre expectations at local public schools which are suppose to be free. It is the best money you can spend on your kids.. If you can find it or already have the money to spend on your kids, do it here . There is an average of less than 20 kids per class for every teacher. Its almost like you are getting private lessons for your kids. Sign up your kids now. I have been told, lesson will be provide for all grades, even if there may only be 1 student a particular grade. It's most accommodating here. Faculties from competing schools have been known to tell me on many occasions how they highly regard the talents of Mrs. C, the principle at Bonita Country Day. She does work with cooperative parents to help kids achieve high. All my suggestions and kind requests have been met during the time I have been at BCDS. I only have compliments at this school. She is especially gifted to teach & knows how to help your children grow to their fullest potential intellectually. She prepares them for the real world by helping kids slowly build their public speaking skills throughout the coursework in so many subtle ways too. That bonus part is not even mentioned in the curriculum. I have seen so many kids blossom under her special supervision.. This school is gentle in ways but do not expect your kids to be babied. The staff are nurturing, attentive and knows when your kids are feeling off or not well right away, or knows if they are just testing out the teachers patience. The kids are taught to be independent from an early stage through subtle discipline with simple routines that build up through the grade levels. It's awesome if you recognize what they are doing as parents. It is not a school to show off assets, the families who attend BCDS are mostly very successful, highly educated professionals who are also very humble. It is the right school if parents want outstanding results for their kids. Go there, & you will see... My 2 kids & I love it at BCDS!

We are so grateful for Growing Minds and the experience both of our children have had here. From…read morethe very beginning, it was clear that this school goes above and beyond to create a warm, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment. The teachers and staff are incredibly attentive and caring. They celebrate milestones and traditions with such thoughtfulness, and their attention to detail really shows in the way they approach both academics and social-emotional development. It is clear that every child is seen, valued, and supported here. Our oldest daughter attended for 3 years and her transition into kindergarten was seamless. She was not only academically prepared but also socially and emotionally ready to thrive in a new setting. Now that she is in elementary school, we continue to see the lasting benefits of her Montessori foundation; she is confident, independent, and loves learning. Our younger child is currently enrolled, and he comes home happy and excited every single day. At such a young age, we can already see how he is flourishing, gaining independence, and building a genuine love for school. Choosing Growing Minds has been one of the best decisions we've made for our children's education and growth. For families looking for a school that combines strong academics with a truly loving and supportive environment, we wholeheartedly recommend Growing Minds.

I am amazed at the improvement my son has made even in just one week. This past week has been eye…read moreopening to his potential. Just two weeks ago my husband and I had given up on the hope our son would have to avoid Speech Therapy but the awakening he has gone through after even one week has been incredibly impactful. We are happy to report our son is now speaking in both English and Spanish and even though he has a lot of progress to make we are extremely grateful for the attention and commitment to our son's development. I

Our 2 kids attended Hilltots for several years until they started kindergarten. We had absolutely…read moreno problems. The teachers are so caring and treated them with the utmost love! They really miss going there and still talk about their teachers from Hilltots. We can't thank them enough for helping our little ones grow!

My son has been enrolled since infancy and is now in the toddler class. They have loved on him…read moresince he was a little baby. This is place you can trust your child with.

After moving back to San Diego several years ago, we tried several different churches over a period…read moreof 7 years, looking for a church where all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation are welcomed and are equals. We also wanted a church that actively helps people in need. First United Methodist Church of Chula Vista is where we settled. The welcoming spirit and passion for outreach make it a wonderful home church. There's also a great children's ministry and a vibrant and active youth ministry!

Our family has attended FUMCCV for around 11 years and our kids have enjoyed the Sunday School,…read moreYouth Group and Summer Camp. We love the inclusive environment and mission activities like building homes on the yearly Mexico Mission trip. I've realized I have a passion for social justice and am thankful to have found a church, life group, friends and Pastor who have similar interests. I enjoy both services. Having grown up in a mainline church, I find the traditional service familiar and the music wonderful. We also attend the crossing service regularly, and enjoy the band and more contemporary service. Christmas Eve Candlelight and Easter services are wonderful. Also importantly, I am so pleased to have found a community which is inclusive to all and embraces LGBTQ+ families and friends. While my family is not, it is important that all are welcomed and loved. This embrace is very thoughtful and has been done through deep study of the scriptures and the historical context of passages. I really enjoy Pastor Brian's sermons and have learned a lot and grown in my faith significantly, We're just striving in all of our ways to follow Jesus and the greatest commandment. "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" He said to him, " 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets." Matthew 22:36-40 NRSV You're welcome from whatever background, church experience (or no church experience), spiritual, deconstructing/reconstructing, etc. I'm thankful my children are learning to love like Jesus.

Little Tree House has a very special place in my heart. My daughter is now 3 years old and she has…read morebeen attending full-time since she was 24 months. The owner Miss Adriana and teachers are so warm, welcoming, and caring from the first day I met them. You can see they really care for the children and provide a safe and loving environment for them to succeed and thrive. They plan out so many fun activities for the kids and my daughter comes home very happy everyday. They use an app Class Dojo to share fun pictures and provide updates/communication. I love that my daughter comes home with all her cute artwork, drawings, and tracing letters she learned in class. As a parent, it means everything to find a daycare you can trust because you know your child is safe and cared for. I want to thank all the teachers at Little Tree House for their love and support they provide my child and my family!

My son is a recent graduate from Little Tree House this past summer 2023 and since the start of…read moreKindergarten my son has done exceptionally well. We had our first teacher/parent conference and my son is above average. Honestly, if it wasn't for Little Tree House preparing him for his new school and teaching the basic skill set such as writing his name, sounds of letters, numbers (English/spanish) he would not be at the level he is at. I highly recommend this school and encourage your child to experience the one on one interaction that most kids need.