Schools in Poway, CA

“Where do I start. Our daughter Arianna started Legacy when she was almost 4 years old. (our daughter has been in this school for roughly a year and half) She wasn't fully speaking in sentences just single words. The reason we had switched her is I knew she needed to be in an aggressive learning environment in which she could thrive and learn from other children. And wow! The school delivered more than I ever expected. Mrs. Katie the director knows so much about every child and how they are growing and developing in her program. My daughter's teachers Mrs. Beverly, Ms. Alice and now Mrs. Priscilla, have done such an amazing job with our daughter. Our daughter has such a strong personality and a willed spirit but the teachers set clear boundaries and even Mrs. Katie helped us implement some of the techniques that were used in the classroom we implemented at home to help our daughter with some of her behavioral struggles. Our daughter has made such strides and improvements since starting Legacy, she is now fully reading chapter books, doing double digit math and working independently. Our goal for her this year in kindergarten, is to continue improving in her studies and work hard with developing her penmanship and improve more in her math. We were overwhelmed when we toured the campus because there were children who were 3/4 and 5 years old doing math at a level of 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders. In our minds we felt the school was to advanced and our child was way behind her peers. However, Mrs.Katie is right, they work with each child at the place where they are and help develop them individually. They don't pressure nor do they put unrealistic expectations on your child. Trust when I tell you, your child will rise to the occasion an surprise you! if you stick with the school and work in the areas at home where your child needs additional improvement they will be doing and working at the same levels the other children are working at in no time. Consistency and patience is key. Listen to the teachers, ask questions through the procare app which the teachers will respond fairly quickly if you have any questions and or concerns. During progess report time, not only are these teachers accessing your child academically, but they are also assessing your child mentally on areas like age appropriate growth and development. The reports are extremely detailed and let's you know which areas you can help your child to continue to grow in. I have never In all my years of having my son in school ( i.e. college prep school), whom is now 24, accessed in the way this school have accessed Arianna which is a very good thing. These teachers care tremendously about each and every student and they definitely prayed over our child. Our child is a completely different person than when she started. Don't be intimidated, give your child the best academic foundation for their future. I'm so blessed that Mrs. Katie and her teachers had the patience and love to work with our daughter and us to make her a better student and a more rounded out loving child.”

“My 2 year old grandson attends St Bart's Preschool and LOVES it. He is learning through play and he is more confident every day. Staff is outstanding! I'm impressed by the facilities and how safety is handled. Highly recommend....”

“My daughter attended Elm Park last year and we loved everything about the school and staff. The staff are very caring and do a great job of communicating with parents. The progress that my daughter made with both learning and social skills was obvious quickly after she started attending Elm Park. We really could not have had a better experience and highly recommend Elm Park to anyone looking for a preschool for their child.”

“I have nothing but great things to say about Big Future. Everything is super clean, playground is awesome, and staff are all amazing!! My toddler loved coming here.”

“We were at Pomerado Christian preschool for a total of 5 years between both my kids. We had the absolute best experience there. The staff is so kind and friendly and it feels like family there. My son was so shy and timid to start there and they went above and beyond to make him love school and boost his confidence. My kids were so ready for Pomerado Elementary after attending pre-school here and they fostered such a love for school there that they have flourished since starting there. I would highly recommend this school to get a loving nurturing start for your child while learning and having fun.”

“I can't say enough good things about this preschool. 2 of my children have attended since they were two years old. The curriculum, staff and teachers are amazing and create the most supportive atmosphere for learning in young children.”

“We initially found Resurrection Preschool through an internet search during the summer of 2020, for my then three year old daughter. As work-from-home was full-time, we wanted her to return to a school that allowed for a flexible attendance schedule. I was impressed from my first meeting with Ms. Nellie as to the the cleanliness and curriculum of the school. It is now three years later and my son is thriving during his second year of preschool. Everyone at this school is kind, patient, and cares deeply for my kids and our family. This school has instilled a love for school in both of my kids and effectively prepared my daughter for elementary school. My son will enter Kindergarten next year and I know we will truly miss this school and wonderful teachers. Thank you Resurrection Preschool for giving my kids the best first introduction to a school setting a parent could hope for!”

“I used to work here for several years and I LOVE this school. I would love to return to work here and take our daughter here if I ever get the chance. The staff is amazing and are great to work with. They do a great job teaching the kids. And The director is an amazing woman as well as the secretary. Amazing women!!”

“Awesome fall school garage sale! We got there around 10:30 a.m. but there were still plenty of great deals to be had in home goods, furniture, toys, games, books, crafts, CDs/DVDs, clothing, and shoes. Thanks, Painted Rock! See you next spring!”

“If you need your daycare/preschool to be part of your community, this is where you want to be. They’re more than a village. They’re family. Very professional but also flexible, non-judgmental. And did I mention clean? My kid opened up to all the teachers very quickly, which helped speed up her learning process. Even her older sister noticed a big difference in her attitude and vocalization.”

“Our daughter was in Kiddies Korner since she was an infant until the last day before kindergarten, and we've been very happy and satisfied with everyone we've interacted with at Kiddies Korner. Not long after we started there, we had an opportunity to move our daughter into a Montessori style daycare with a bigger, 'nicer' facility. We opted to stay because our daughter seemed perfectly happy where she was. We never regretted the decision.The teachers care about the children and teach them with love and patience. We feel like they treat the children like their own. Our daughter was always happy to go and came home happy. There was even a stretch of time where we had to cajole her and bribe her with stickers to go home. If that's not a stamp of approval, I don't know what is. She genuinely loves her teachers and will miss them.In the five plus years I've done drop-offs and pick-ups, the place has always been clean. My daughter stayed safe and generally healthy going here every day, even during the pandemic years. Thank you to everyone at KK in the past 5 years! We'll miss you!”

“This school has done so much for our daughter’s development socially as-well-as educationally.We have been attending My Room to Grow since our daughter was 18months old, and is about to turn 4 years old.Ms. Meghan, the administrator, is very hands-on and has personally called me if my daughter fell during class. Little things like that matter, and is reassuring to know that your kid is not being treated as a number.Ms. Melissa is such a great spirit as well. She is there most mornings at the start of the day. She is always in a positive mood; something that every kid benefits from, knowing that their parents are dropping them off for most of the day.Ms. Emily and Ms. Cathy are my daughter’s current teachers. They both have great energy and have a unique curriculum where kids are involved tactful, educational, and fun assignments all in each activity/task.I am sure that there are many other names that I could elaborate on, but I think any one reading this review gets the gist of my opinion and our experience at this preschool.”

“I went here many years ago & it was school, just like school is. I hate seeing all these comments that it's awesome if you are white & calling all the white ppl there racists. Those ppl writing this are the racists bcuz that is nothing more than a racist comment. When I was there, there was a black boy who wasn't good enough to make the team. He literally SUCKED at basketball!!! So, he didn't make the team. He was a freshman at the time. His famous dad complained, bought the basketball teams x2 pairs of new basketball shoes each, & the freshman was on the varsity team the next day, AS A FRESHMAN!!! So, leave race out of it!!! It has nothing to do with race against non-white ppl!!! Also, a ton of kids there wrote on their shirts "black pride" & "brown pride," & never got into trouble, but 1 kid wrote "white pride," & was suspended!!! So please tell me how it's the white ppl there being racist. Right, u can't. Btw, all systems are corrupt, you just have to choose which one you are willing to go to.”

“It's our 2nd week here and I can't reiterate enough how amazing this place is. I have personally been in the field as a Director of a preschool for about 10 years in Orange County before relocating and switching careers to be back in San Diego closer to family after my daughter was born, so I would like to state I know a great program when I see one! The Director Nichelle and Assistant Director Audrey clearly run the school with so much love and appreciation for their families and their teachers. You can feel the love when you walk in the door I swear. The teachers are all so sweet and my daughters teachers Ms. Rachel, Ms. Denise, and Ms. Ariana are fantastic infant teachers. They always have a story to tell me about her at pick up, and I can feel that they truly show her love all day when I'm not with her. They keep those babies busy too with tons of Reggio based activities within the classroom and the app allows them to help document their learning. The school is truly Reggio based and I personally adore that philosophy! The meals are also included in tuition and very healthy, and the school is gorgeous and extremely clean. The playground is adorable and although my daughter doesn't go outside as much since she is an infant, I look forward to her spending time out there (they even have little gardens) in the future. On my daughters first day I didn't feel how I had felt before-the massive anxiety about leaving her, because I felt so confident that they would take the best care of her. I have also seen her demeanor change as well-she is so much happier and even more social that she was before The waist list is worth putting yourself on-we waited for a couple months before getting a call and it was a no brainer to switch centers. I can't recommend this school enough!”

“We have been part of the Ganon Gil family since The Nest opened in 2018 and my oldest child attended from 18 months until he went to TK. Currently, my younger child attends and I would never think of placing him elsewhere. The Director and the entire team have always been top-notch with my children and us. My oldest child has allergies and I cannot tell you how careful they were and how attentive they were in making sure he was safe. My youngest child has the most loving teachers and he has created a bond with them. The facility is always clean. I feel they provide a safe, fun and loving environment. Both my children have learned so much from this preschool. They work on emotional, social, and cognitive development. If you are looking for a fabulous preschool, I would recommend this center wholeheartedly.”

“I love this school so much! Both my daughter & son go here. This was the last year they included Kindergarten, so it's been a bittersweet year. I feel lucky my daughter got to be the last class! She really blossomed into a confident big girl, always excited to tell me about how her day went. My son is a Pandemmy baby, didn't like to talk or socialize much. However, after a few months, he also blossomed a lot. He's very particular, but the teachers do a great job working with him. His communication skills have improved dramatically & I know it's because of their awesome program. It's located in a great neighborhood, everyone at the school is so nice & welcoming. The classrooms are clean & well kept. Plenty of outdoor space to play & learn. I absolutely love all the teachers & the staff. There are so many schools as options, but I'm happy I went with this place. 10/10 I would recommend!”