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.

A lot of people don't like larger churches but Southwinds makes it work. Fundamentally solid with…read moregreat sermons from both Pastor Mike and Chris. You'll always hear Christ and the finished work on the Cross emphasized. Worship Leader Eric does a great job too, you can see his sincere heart for God. Bigger churches will always have at least a bit of a "production" feel but when you get to know people here you'll find them to be sincere and down to earth. I appreciate that the Southern Baptist Convention does not sway with the culture, one of the few denominations out there that doesn't it seems. Good to know there are some churches left that still aren't afraid to call sin for what it is and that Christ is the only answer to a fallen world that is only drifting further and further away.

Updating my review as I still believe this church is a place to find solid biblical teaching, a…read moregreat community of people with the belief that we are all broken and no perfect people come here. There are Lifegroups or small groups to be involved with that are available on any night of the week to fit your schedule. This community of people has been such a support to us in so many ways. Our lifegroup has stood with us through loss of family members, sickness and cancer, joys and sorrows. Truly like family. There are people of all kinds and it is a very inclusive, accepting church. Celebrate Recovery is available on Friday nights and includes a free dinner. This is for anyone struggling with hurts, habits or hang-ups that wants to have a safe place to come. Child care and children's events and programs are amazing. Sunday night and Wednesday night Youth programs. Wednesday night Care groups for those that are walking through grief, divorce, want support for parenting, growth in their marriages, Financial Peace University and more. They have childcare on both Wednesday nights and Friday nights also. Church services stream online live or after service times on YouTube or Vimeo. There is a homeless shelter ministry with art therapy, work in the community to paint bus benches in the town, disaster relief teams that go to help in areas of need and so much more. Two services Sunday mornings at 9am and 10:45. Come meet me usually at the second service

Mrs. Samar and her team are absolutely amazing! Both of my children were in her class, and they…read morelearned so much--not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. She creates such a loving, welcoming environment that both of my kids adjusted so easily and looked forward to going to school every day. We're so thankful for the care, patience, and dedication she shows each child.

Highly recommend Montessori School of Tracy! Like many of us, I was so nervous to send my Covid-era…read morebaby out into the world and start his school journey, but from our first tour of the school, I started to feel like it was going to be okay. I was given very detailed information about what the program would entail and was able to see a class in session before enrolling. As my son completes pre-k in a few weeks, I have to give a shout out to Ms. Mayte and the team (especially Ms. Seena and Ms. Miriam) for all they have done for us. My son started the school year pretty shy and apprehensive and has blossomed into a bubbly and social preschooler. It's been an amazing thing to see. The school gives us regular updates throughout the week on the Brightwheel app and anytime I've had any questions or needed some time to chat, I would hear back from his teachers promptly. We get photos through the app as well that are always exciting. Sometimes it's a snap of playtime, a celebration, or completing a milestone and receiving kudos. Along with the basics of letters and numbers, my son has gotten to learn about different cultural holidays and has loved telling us what he's learned. He always seems to be doing a new activity and doing the half day program has definitely been the right choice for our family. Ms. Mayte took the time to really get to know our son and has been instrumental in all areas of his development this year. I can only hope that he will continue to have great teachers for the rest of his academic journey!

My parent's house backs up to this school. We were told when the school was being built they would…read moreput up a nice brick fence, instead, they poured 6'x6' cement blocks and used steel post to hold them up while removing the backyard wooden fence. It looks appalling! Like a cement fence at a landscaping rock yard storage. And the Pastor does not care!!!!! I tried to talk to him but all he wanted to say was how a lot of families in Tracy are waiting on a list to get into this school and avoided talking about the problems. Balls of all sorts were coming into the back yard. At first, an adult would come in from the front side gate without asking, go into the back yard and throw the balls back over to the schoolyard. NOW they put up a net about 25 ft. tall. Adding to the cruddy okie looking fence we have to look at a 25 ft. tall net with holes everywhere. Last straw, my mom called me almost crying (Mom is 93 & Dad is 96) about they now trimmed all the trees that were facing the back fence. They went 4 feet into the yard and not trimmed but cut all the branches next to the fence and left all the branches on the ground for the second time this week. I really feel they are taking advantage of the elderly.

I've attended St. Paul's for several years. The members of this church are some of the kindest…read moremost loving folks I've met in my life. One example of how loving this church can be occurred when my wife and I brought home our adoptive son with no warning of the day he was coming. We were ill prepared thinking we would have several more months to plan and had nothing, no crib, no clothes, not even diapers. The members of this church met us at our home when we got there with everything that one would ever need for a newborn. Crib, diapers, bottles, formula, clothes and the list goes on longer than I've got room for in this review. We didn't need to leave home for anything for several weeks. This is just one example of the amazing work the members of this church do for their community. They truly live what it means to follow Christ. Mr. William G, I'm sorry you had a bad experience. The 'father' of this church is God. Please come back and let us make you feel more welcomed. If you felt lied to, please message me with more details, I'd be interested in understanding your point of view.

Karen: My husband…read moreand I went back and forth trying to decide which school to send our 5-year old to. Mountain House has reputable schools around us not to mention that it's just walking distance from our house. In the end, our goal of making sure he gets a Christ-centered, quality education made us go to Tracy SDA. This school has been a blessing to us. I liked the small student to teacher ratio (12:1). My son is one of the 5 First Graders and is getting individualized attention. His progress is closely monitored and he can grow at his own pace. Art, music, health, fitness and technology are part of their curriculum. Bible and Worship is also integral. I love it every time my son learns his memory verses and comes home singing worship songs in the car. My son loves his school, teacher and classmates. All the students I've interacted with are sweet, gentle and kind. It gives me the peace of mind that my son is always in good company. They all help and take care of each other. Over all, sending our son to Tracy SDA has been the best decision we've made for our son.

My wife and I love our Grace Church family and love participating in growth groups on Sunday…read moremornings before service starts. We've met some wonderful friends that we enjoy fellowship with, at and away from church. We appreciate the solid biblical teaching of Pastor Chris, the wonderful worship music of Pastor Kent and the opportunities we have to serve others. It's a great community to embrace progressive sanctification and being able to love others and be loved by your brothers and sisters in Christ. Come join us and see what's new!

My family and I go to Grace church and we love it. The worship team is awesome and inspiring. The…read morepastor is great and the word he teaches is moving.

The spirit of the Lord and the Holy Spirit fills the sanctuary at Good Shepard. Pastor Ivan and…read moreFirst Lady Marcia are very humble, loving and gracious!

I am always eager for Church to soak up the good Word. Along with powerful messages and a great…read morechurch family, There's a cute little Barista station and a nursery/children's room. Thank You, Good Shepherd - you are my home away from home!

We are so glad we found Ms. Olga. My son started when he turned 2 years old, at first, we were…read moreuncertain how my son will acclimate to the new environment especially we were just recovering from the pandemic back then. Ms. Olga is a wonderful teacher! She made sure that kids are always safe and happy. My son loves coming to school every day and be with his classmates. He enjoyed doing his class activities and always happy to show them off to us. Ms. Olga really helped us transition my son to be fully potty trained. I know it's not easy, but she is always happy to help and very supportive. Enrolling my son at Precious Years Preschool is helping my son to what's ahead on his future education. Thank you, Ms. Olga for being an awesome teacher and for nurturing the kids with so much love.

I cannot say enough great things about Miss Olga and her preschool! Our son has attending…read morepreschool here for almost 2 years and loved going every single day and has learned sooo much in the time he was there and has grown so much academically and socially as well!! Miss Olga is also loving, patient and so kind to all the kids and offers a very safe and welcoming environment. She also sends home the cutest art projects with the kids everyday. I can't say enough great things about her preschool. My son will be starting TK in the fall and we're so sad to be leaving, we will truly miss seeing Miss Olga every week. If you're looking for a preschool for your little one I highly recommended Precious Years Preschool and Miss Olga!!!

Saint Bernards church is not welcoming. Rev David Dutra turns away baptism requests. I would not…read morerecommend this church.

Great Church and the priest very nice And nice Holly Family…read more area. I recommended it.

We had a fantastic experience at this daycare! My child learned so much here, including how to…read morewrite her ABCs and numbers. She was always excited to go to school every day, which says so much about the caring environment they create. The teachers are amazing -- patient, understanding, and truly dedicated to the children. They always took their time with her and made her feel supported and comfortable. We are so grateful for everything they've done for our family, and we will truly miss this place. Thank you for all the love, care, and wonderful memories!

As a commuting parent, finding a safe, reliable…read more after-school care program with transportation was a huge priority for my 4 year old, and this school has been an absolute lifesaver! Knowing my child is picked up on time, in a clearly labeled car by a uniformed staff member, gives me complete peace of mind. They use an amazing app that updates every 5-10 minutes, so I can see exactly what my child is doing throughout the afternoon. I also appreciate that I can plan ahead to meet the designated staff member who is scheduled to pick up my child (since pick-up staff may vary). Communication is excellent, you can text the driver and even the owner directly with any questions or requests, and they respond quickly. As a parent who once spent hours searching for a trustworthy transportation service for my 4-year-old, I can honestly say this program stands out for its professionalism, safety, and genuine care. It's such a relief to know my child is in good hands until I can get there. If you've had a negative experience with this school in the past, I encourage you to give it another chance. The program is now under new management, and the owner Vantika is really great to work with.