Schools near Cardiff, CA

“We love this school! The teachers are incredibly caring, and the kids spend a lot of time outside. It's the perfect blend of play and learning. Highly impressed. We've been to two other preschools in the area (Aspirations in Carlsbad, and the Encinitas YMCA preschool) and this place is by far, the best.”

“We love Montessori school of San Marcos! I knew immediately after touring this school, it would be the perfect place for our daughter to grow and learn. She absolutely thrived at this school and loved her teacher Ms Tasha. The staff is so nurturing and caring.”

“My daughter feels safe and happy at this school, and I feel immensely grateful when I drop her off in the morning. She digs holes, paints, reads with teachers, creates structures out of pipes, plays with friends, and is warmly supported by teachers through social learnings. She has had experiences with many different talented teachers in the past two years in the classroom and in various programs and has been treated with respect and kindness by all. I wish she could stay at Sandy Hill forever!”

“Jessica and all her staff are amazing. I never had any issues while we were there for a year and only wish that we had found Big Future sooner then we had. My daughter loved attending Ms. Eva's class and continues to mention how much she learned from Ms. Eva. The events they held for the kids were outstanding, so much that you know all the staff love what they do at Big Future Preschool.”

“It’s hard to give a universal review that applies to all children since each child is different and has their own challenges. However, our older son has been at TPMC since fall 2022 and I can’t imagine any place better than this.

My son loves going to school there and has developed close friendships with his classmates there. This is a major contrast to his previous daycare, which he did not enjoy at all.

TPMC is a small school run by the same family for many years in a pretty location, only a few minutes from Torrey Pines beach. The class sizes are small, and it has a cozy, close-knit feel. The teachers genuinely care about each child, and give individual time to develop them. If I had to choose one word, it would be “balance”. The environment is supportive and nurturing, yet has enough strictness to keep the classes structured and orderly. The kids have fun and have plenty of time to play, but this is balanced with a focus on learning and education, and time spent on math, reading, writing and art.

Overall, we are very happy to have found this place for our older son, and now plan to enroll our younger son here soon. Of course, he has his own challenges but we are are very hopeful that our positive experiences with our older one will carry over to our youngest!”

“Fantastic experience! For the past 7 years we sent all 3 of our kids to this preschool and everyone loved it! The teachers are fantastic, the facility is fun and clean, and the administration staff is incredible! Everything exceeded all of our family's expectations. Would highly recommend and we will continue to send our children to DI for summer camps! Big Thank you to Ms. Natalie, Ms. Dawn, Ms. Sierra, and Mrs. Rochelle who does an incredible job running everything.”

“This is a wonderful place to bring your children. The staff is top notch, the facilities are well maintained and they have fantastic parental engagement.

We have been attending here for almost 2 years and are so pleased, and our child has grown by leaps and bounds. Teachers have been great every step of the way as well. Mrs Shalini and Mr Fernando run an excellent school and I couldnt be more pleased with her ownership and his management. Truly a great and safe space for your littles.”

“This isn't directly related to any child, however, I wanted to share what a quality person the owner is. I signed up through the dmv website to take my CA written exam on line. Unfortunately I didn't have a laptop with a webcam handy. I called every business and/or library and none of them had computers to rent with cams. I called the learning center and they allowed me to utilize there computer and webcam in a private room free of charge. I still can't believe how kind and accommodating they were? I can only imagine this is how they treat all the parents and children that need the learning center.Thanks again for your kindness.Phil”

“Both of my kids have attended Noah's park preschool since right after they turned two. My daughter is only two and a half and she knows her ABCs and has become so much more outgoing since attending this school. The staff is easy to get in touch with and has a low turnover rate which we love. Most of the teachers/staff have been the same since my son started going there in 2020. My son was very well prepared for pre-k!The kids have plenty of playtime inside and outside and the class sizes aren't overcrowded like a lot of the other daycares/preschool centers. They also do special events for all the holidays and birthdays and the kids love it. My daughter asks me everyday if she gets to go to school today (even on the weekends) :)”

“We absolutely love Poinsettia Kindercare! It was really hard to leave (we had a job move that changed our commute and we had to switch daycares). We sent our baby there from 7/8 months until 2 years old. The staff is SO loving, and I just feel so grateful for that. It can be scary sending your baby or toddler to new care, and I felt so relieved seeing how much the teachers genuinely care about the kids. I felt like my kiddo was genuinely loved. I will also forever be impressed with the activities they come up with for the kids! Every day there is something new and they devise really great weekly curriculum (yes curriculum, even for babies and toddlers--My son learned so much here and was so confident and happy here) with a lot of hands-on sensory play, outside time, crafts, just a lot freaking cool things that I felt like my kid was able to do outside of what I do with him (and frankly, cooler stuff that I would never have thought of). A LOT of time and thoughtfulness goes into these activities and the organization of them. Shout out to teachers we still miss and who I'll forever be grateful to: Ms. Yesenia, Ms. Tomoko, Ms. Leti, Ms. Vanessa, Ms. Annie, and the wonderful guidance of Director Melissa and Asst. Director Corrie, who I think set the tone for the whole school. They even create a whole summer program for the kids with hot weather activities and new things to do (this felt really special since my kid was in care full time throughout the year, I love that the school made it feel like summer was different from the rest of the year and something to look forward to) with summer t shirts and water bottles. Each week was a new theme, and they work really hard to bring in learning opportunities and outside entertainment for the kids--for example, they had an animal handler bring in animals for the kids to learn about and even pet some of them. The school even put on seasonal events for the kids on campus to attend with their families, which was SO cool--I was so impressed w/ the festivals they create with games, food, and activities, and all are welcome. One time we brought my 4 year old (who went to a different school) w us to the festival and they were so welcoming to her too, which I thought was great. One thing I'll never forget being amazed by is how ALL the staff (even teachers who did not have my kiddo in their class) knew my kid by name and had something nice to say whenever they saw him and as we walked the halls, and what really blew me away was that they also knew my daughters' name (she doesn't even go there!) and always said hi to her too. Just the most welcoming, organized, professional, loving staff and school. Thank you for our time here, I am forever grateful.”

“Kids by the Sea has absolutely changed our lives. It’s so much more than a preschool: it’s a tight-knit community, a family. Our daughters are safe and loved and learning important skills, making friends, learning cooperative play, and constantly creating. We’ve made lifelong friendships with the other parents and teachers. This preschool is always overflowing with joy and love and we consider it a real privilege to be a part of this community. I highly recommend Kids by the Sea to anyone looking for a play-based preschool!”

“The absolute best school in Mira Mesa. If you want an education system you can trust, you will find it here. They are so passionate about what they do and genuinely care. They have so many positive programs for the kids. They find aid for the kids when needed. I genuinely think they do not get enough recognition for all that they do!”

“The Academy has been the dream school we have been looking for. Nicole, the director is kind, understanding and very inclusive. She truly cares about all the children in her school. Her staff is also wonderful, every teacher at the Academy is welcoming and you can tell all the teachers love what they do. Our experience in the past few months has been a very positive one. Our daughter has shown so much progress in the short time she's been there and she is excited to go to school every morning. Her favorite class is Art but she also enjoys gardening and the music class at the Academy. We highly recommend this school if you want your child to grow and learn in a loving, safe and fun environment. Worth every penny!”

“Can't say enough good things about Aspirations! We have three kids, one has graduated from kinder and our other two kids still attend.From our time in the baby room, to basically having kids in every room, and almost every teacher, we have loved our time here.I've been a room parent, mystery reader, volunteered at their annual gala and attended their amazing kids art shows. The school and the teachers go above and beyond in everything they do.If your looking to find a caring, safe, creative and loving environment, this is your school.”

“We've been here for over a year now and we are so happy with this school! Our little guy is learning so much about respect and courtesy! He takes responsibility for his mistakes but he's not afraid to make mistakes! We are so happy to have him in a nurturing but never coddling environment!”

“We are a military family with a child who needs a little extra help learning academics due to ADHD & Dyslexia. This has been my child’s first week, and the staff here is incredible; so kind and caring. They literally make my child and myself feel like we’re all a team, and they also greet my youngest child who isn’t enrolled. Overall the customer service is phenomenal. I will update my review once my child has completed their course, and let other parents know if their learning/teaching strategies helped… which I am sure they will with how nurturing everyone is to my child at this location.”

“Canyon Crest stadium has easy access and is a good venue for professional events. The turf field is properly marked for soccer and has adequate room on the touch lines for proper officiating. The turf to track transition is true, providing a safe transition.”

“Discovery isle San Marcos is AMAZING! The teachers and staff are incredibly knowledgeable and so kind. I have now had two kids in their school and it is the best place ever! Thank you so much DI our girls love being there!”

“We absolutely love the center for Children and Families. We started our son at 20 months when the center reopened after the COVID closure (he would have started at 10 months otherwise). The toddler teachers Maritza and Libby are so amazing and are the perfect duo for the transition from baby to toddler. At 2 he transitioned to the Junior Preschool class and has flourished since. He loves circle time, doing yoga, all the art projects and outside time. The entire JPS team is amazing and we've loved being with Maria and Gloria. Everyone you pass in the hall knows your child's name and could tell you about what kind of day they are having. We are so very thankful for this school, we know our son is safe, happy, and cherished every day.”