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September 2023 by Michiko H.
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!
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August 2023 by Crystal P.
We're two weeks in and I'm so glad I didn't pick any of the other places we toured! This place is a HUGE step above. The children AND the staff seem GENUINELY happy! It's always scary to leave your LO in the hands of others but the energy in this place makes you feel like they'll be ok :)
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August 2023 by Fiorella V.
My family has been a part of the Little Sprouts/Learning Jungle family since it opened. Our first child started there at 18 months in 2018 and our second child in 2022 at 8 months. We absolutely love this place and have been so happy with all the teachers that they have had along with the past director and current amazing director Ms. Nichelle. Everyone is passionate about their job and treat the parents more like family. Our children have gotten great care and great learning opportunities here. I love the play based learning offered and how hands on the kids get to be with activities inside and outside the classroom. They have a veggie garden they learn to take care of and fun water based activities as well during the summer! I truly recommend this center as a great safe, clean, fun and enriched environment for your child!
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August 2023 by Andrea P.
5 stars does not give enough credit to the Little Sprouts team--our son's home away from home. Our son started at Little Sprouts when he was 6 months old and he is now approaching 2 and a half. He is so happy to go to see ''Miss Kiko'' in the toddler room whom he loves so much. It really is priceless to see your little one thriving and enjoying his playtime with his little friends in a safe environment. We have continuously been impressed and satisfied with the love and care they have provided to him. As a first time mom who was also pregnant during COVID, dropping off our infant for the first time was very challenging. However, if I had any concerns, I just reached out and was sent back pictures of our happy little guy smiling and having the time of his life. Any time there were any concerns, they were promptly communicated with us. We have also been so happy with the cleanliness of the facility. He has never come home with a diaper rash and will be dry and changed at the end of the day. Now we are expecting baby #2 later this year, and we are already planning on enrolling her to be with big brother. Communication was easy with this. Ms. Nichelle has done a phenomenal job with transparency and open communication. Little Sprouts is a very valuable part of our village that we will forever hold in our hearts.
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May 2023 by Brittanie C.
Love love love it here! And so do my kiddos! They always come home happy, clean, fed, etc. They love all the sensory learning/play, and my 4 year old has learned so many letters in his class this last year. This was my first experience sending my child to preschool/early learning. But the staff made me feel comfortable and did a great job at distracting my little during drop off and integrating them into the classroom activity. My kids are 2 and 4 and have been attending Learning Jungle for over 2 years now. Thank you for all you do!
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January 2023 by Jenn M.
Extremely disappointed. If you are a parent looking for reliable care for your children, who communicates with you and who understands the stress that comes with searching for child care, then I DO NOT recommend this place. They will take your money to add you to an imaginary waitlist, which they will then "pause" without notice and without a refund of your deposit. I paid the waitlist fee of $150 on April 6, 2022 with a projected opening spot of December 2022 for my infant. I inquired numerous times regarding my place on the waitlist, only to be given vague responses such as: 1. "We are still working our way through the waitlist" 2. "We have paused all Poway enrollment at this time, we are hoping to enroll new children very shortly into our center. I will be in touch with you soon once we start to move down the waitlist", and 3. "Once we come across your name on the waitlist and a spot becomes available I will be in touch with you immediately." It's the end of January 2023 and I have yet to hear from them. My family and I waited and waited to hear from them, and were not able asses our childcare options properly due to their lack of communication. At this point, I don't believe there is even a waitlist anymore, and i just lost $150 at no fault of our own. If I had removed myself from the waitlist I would understand not getting a refund, but that is not the case. I'm still here waiting for them to "come across my name." I would not recommend taking the chance. Good luck, parents!
