Miss Kelsey and her team at Nurturing Worth provide the most exceptional care, compassion, and…read morenatural learning environment! We have been going since our son was 3, and he still visits during summer, & he's 10! The chickens, gardens, play area, & inside learning environment can invoke the natural curiosity of any developing human. 5 stars and a lifetime of friendship! Carlsbad, CA

Miss Kelsey and her daycare have been a real godsend for our family. She is so nice, a great…read morecommunicator, passionate about caring for children, and has such a calm and gentle spirit. The home and backyard are beautiful spaces for the kids. Our daughter never wants to leave when we pick her up! She always has super fun activities planned for the kids, checks in with photos each day, and really makes sure that our family feels supported and comfortable. Highly recommend!!

This is my child's third preschool (because of moving) and I can't recommend this place enough. The…read moreteachers are so loving and nurturing. They truly care about each child. My kid is always so happy when he gets to school and when i pick him up, he even asks if he can stay. I love that they get a lot of time outdoors with a lot of grass and a big playground. We are so grateful for this school and all the teachers!

Our family loves Lighthouse! The staff and teachers are incredible. They love all the kids so much…read moreand both of my children absolutely love going to school everyday! The school is safe and secure, with a beautiful grassy area and playground where the children love to play. The kids are so sweet and the teachers go above and beyond to create healthy friendships and foundations. Lighthouse does so many amazing and creative things with the kids and my children always come home happy! Lighthouse fosters a beautiful community, it feels like family

La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten has truly been a second home for our family since my son…read morefirst started back in 2020, and as this is our last year here, I'm more emotional about it than I expected. Both of my kids have grown up at this school, and watching them thrive in such a warm, loving, and nurturing environment has meant the world to us. The teachers and staff aren't just educators -- they are genuinely caring people who know each child personally and make them feel seen, safe, and celebrated every single day. When I see my kids run up to their teachers and hug them because they've missed them, it warms my heart. Ms. Jackie has touched both of my kids' lives in such special ways. Ms. Julie prepared my son -- and is now preparing my daughter -- for kindergarten with so much patience, warmth, and dedication. My son is even coming back to read to his sister's class, and Ms. Julie couldn't be more excited to welcome him. Ms. Denise and Ms. Maize are both excellent, and my daughter still talks about them all the time! And then there's the joy of Ms. Mandy and her vibrant personality that lights up the room. All the ladies at the front desk (Janice, Erica, and Jeanne) greet us with the kindest smiles every morning -- they truly start our day off right. As I prepare myself for our last year here, I feel incredibly grateful. LCVPK has shaped my kids in the best possible ways, and it has shaped me as a parent, too. This school will always hold a very special place in our hearts. If you're looking for a preschool/kindergarten that feels like family, this is it. We were lucky to be part of this community, and we will miss it deeply.

We started at LCVPK in 2018 and have since sent all three of our kids, and we couldn't be happier!…read moreOf course, they've learned their colors, numbers, and how to be great listeners and students, but what truly sets this school apart is the incredible care and excellence of the teachers. Every classroom is filled with dedicated, nurturing educators, and Ms. Jackie has become like a second mom to my three boys. The peace of mind I feel each morning when I drop them off is absolutely priceless. All of my kids have loved going to school here and have been very well-prepared for Kindergarten. Jeanne in the front office is always kind and responsive to any questions I've had, which makes everything run so smoothly. LCVPK has been such a blessing to our family- warm, welcoming, and truly exceptional in every way!

My son has attended Pacific for two years and we have had the best experience. He has been in two…read morerooms and both of them were great experiences. All of the teachers are engaging and my son loves them! He runs out onto the playground in the morning to see his teachers. Miss Vicky, Miss Roxy, Miss Jesenia, Miss Mery Miss Brie, Miss Tiffany are excellent. Pacific was also fantastic helping potty train my son and honestly they had more patience with him than I did! My son is very active and quite the handful but they never treat it like a problem instead they help him use his energy in positive ways. The Director, Miss Jessica, has really gone above and beyond accommodating our requests. If you live in San Elijo or surrounding areas Pacific is the best choice. At night my 2 year old tells me "I want to go to school." I say ok let's go to sleep and you can go to school in the morning and he wants to go to school so badly he lies right down! What more could you ask for as a parent than your kid telling you they want to go to school.

We've had such a wonderful experience at Pacific! From the very first day, the staff made us feel…read morecompletely at ease. You can tell right away how much they care about the kids. The teachers create a warm and nurturing environment where learning feels like play. Our children have grown so much in confidence, independence, and social skills since joining. And our oldest was fully prepared and now doing great in elementary school. Communication with parents is also excellent. We always feel informed and appreciated as part of the school community. The facility is clean, organized, and clearly designed with the children's comfort and safety in mind. We're so grateful for Jessica, Aimee, Julia, and all of the wonderful teachers!

Miss Jess was a great tutor but her communication skills are extremely lacking. She is not…read moredependable at all. We hired Miss Jess to help our son catch up with reading and writing. We agreed to a certain amount of days and paid a generous hourly rate hoping we could depend on her to get our son caught up over the summer. Unfortunately that was not the case. She changed the schedule multiple times, dropped us all together until summer started, and then once summer did start she canceled multiple times 30 min before our session started. It was becoming difficult because we scheduled our entire day around the session (picking up my son from camp early, ending my work day early for her arrival, etc). When I politely asked for a 2 hour notice before cancelling (which should be the standard) she dropped us all together. No explantation. Just said she is letting us go. Really disappointed.

Jessica is the absolute best tutor we have ever hired ( and with 4 kids and 6 grandchildren we've…read morehad a few!) She is creative, thorough and compassionate. She has always been prompt and has been flexible as needed. A great fit for a span of ages.

We have thought a lot before writing this review which mostly reflects how we felt about…read moreAspirations at the end of our almost 5 years with the school. We ended up leaving because despite having had such a long time with the school, it became obvious to us at the end that we weren't valued as a family and that our little one wasn't truly seen as a whole person. We had one child start in the Bambini (baby) room just before COVID, went back after COVID and continued all the way through until starting Kindergarten. We had another child that spent a couple years here before just leaving this year. On a whole, Aspirations feels like a Instagram dreamspace - the Emilio Reggio style learning emphasizes the environment and it truly shows. As a parent, you know your child is surrounded by beauty. The art show feels special (although you eventually come to realize how much "teacher guidance" the final auction pieces actual reflect). The gala is also exciting and fun (when it happens). The playground is spacious and beautiful. Our years through Aspirations meant our kids have been in almost every room and in reflection there were great teachers and there were so-so ones and almost every year there was at least some unexpected teacher turn-over in the middle of the year. We ended up leaving because the first time we had any issues, we were surprised at the inflexibility of the administration and unwillingness to work with us. We requested that our little stay with friends in transitioning to a new class, shared the difficult family/life events that were affecting her and had the admin team tell us that they were not going allow her to change classes that despite the fact that the requested class was not yet being filled (they wanted to keep spots open for newer families/kids). Additionally, they weren't even willing to come up with a alternative plan (ie she could move to that class if someone transitioned out). The finality of "administrator knows best" was a slap in the face and made us finally look around and realize that this was one of the most expensive schools around, does not provide lunch, and its premium for the "extended care" (4-5pm where all extended care kids get placed with another teacher for that last hour, sometimes a different one daily) was not the standard everywhere.

I toured today with my 15 month old grandson and was in awe of the director, teachers & facility…read more Outdoor learning was as enriched as the classrooms with bridges, slides built into hills, riding toys, and of course art!

The Garden Preschool is a truly special place. The teachers are caring, attentive, and genuinely…read moreinvested in each child's growth. We especially love that our son is learning about his Jewish culture and celebrating holidays in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Our son LOVES going to school and comes home with sweet stories about his day. He loves learning and playing with his friends in the indoor/outdoor space. Communication with families is excellent, and it's clear how much intention goes into building a warm, welcoming community. We're so grateful to be part of this inclusive community!

We love this sweet little school. Our son started going right after turning two and being a shy boy…read morewe are grateful for the level of care and attention that is shown to him on a daily basis. We love the amount of time spent playing and doing activities outside and the focus on Jewish traditions and holidays. The staff is wonderful and the school director is inclusive and inviting. She even started a meal train for our family when my second son was born. Thank you Garden School for giving our little guy a place to shine.

Andrea is such a big part of my kids life even now that they've moved on to "big kids" school. She…read morecares about "her kids" so much that there's no question why she became family to us. She really knows how to individualize her teaching goals to each kid while keeping the whole crew on-track. She inspires children to be smart, strong, and safe. We can't recommend her more.

Miss Andrea taught all three of my boys (three boys within three years) through Montessori…read morePreschool and Pre-K. Not only was she an incredible teacher, but we ended up considering her an extension of our family. My oldest son has special needs and Andrea showed extraordinary compassion and flexibility while assisting him in reaching important goals and milestones. Miss Andrea cares about the children she teaches as if they were her own and I couldn't recommend her more.