Aspirations School of Learning 6286 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009

"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."

"Our experience with this school was beyond disappointing. I want to share our concerns about what we went through to warn other parents. The lack of hygiene and cleanliness was a major issue. It was evident that they didn't put in the effort to keep the place clean and safe for the kids. Also, my daughter frequently came home with scratches and bruises, some of which the staff claimed not to know about. The principal of the school had a way of being rude with a fake smile. It was clear they didn't genuinely care about the children. The way they handled childcare was incredibly old-fashioned. The place was too small for the number of kids they had, and it just wasn't a good environment for the children to learn and grow. I'd strongly advise parents to think twice before sending their kids here. Our experience was terrible, and we had to find a better, safer option for our daughter. Our children's safety should always be the top priority, and unfortunately, this school didn't live up to our expectations."

"My daughter has been attending Aspirations for over a year now. We have been so impressed with every single teacher and staff member and the genuine care they have to see our child succeed. Our daughter had a tough transition starting and Ms Sonya in Room Due was so patient and loving with her, giving us ideas of how to make her transition from home to school easier every day. They gave us constant updates in those early days to ease our worries. This is such a special school and not to mention, a beautiful property for the kids to play and explore!"

"This school, Room Due, has been an unfortunate experience for us. Our daughter attended this school for three months, and it was far from ideal. Concerns about children's well-being were not given the attention they deserved, and the school maintained rigid principles. It was sad to see our daughter returning home with wounds and bruises almost every day. Even more concerning, when we inquired with the teachers, they often seemed unaware, suggesting inadequate supervision. The teachers displayed insincere smiles, and one of them had her own child in a neighboring classroom, which divided her focus. We are very relieved to have put this chapter behind us. It felt like Aspiration was more focused on profit than genuine care for the children. We believe that Aspiration falls short of stimulating the children's growth and development. We recognized this after a few weeks but hesitated to switch schools to avoid disrupting our daughter's routine. The school seemed to prioritize strict obedience, which can be detrimental to the self-esteem of children aged 18-36 months. Their primary expectation was for children to remain quiet and engage in structured activities, and if a child resisted, parents were immediately contacted with complaints. The directors' behavior was notably discourteous. Aspiration School of Learning appeared to contribute to children's feelings of depression and unhappiness. It appears that Aspiration places a higher value on robotic compliance rather than encouraging children to explore and think independently. This outdated approach may not be suitable for intelligent and inquisitive children. The school's cleanliness was questionable, and an unpleasant odor lingered throughout the day. Basic hygiene, such as cleaning a child's face if it became soiled with food, was overlooked. Also, the school had frequent closures, and its hours were limited. After just three months, our daughter expressed a strong desire to avoid attending, resulting in morning tears. We decided to transition to another large school, where our daughter's enthusiasm returned after just a week. This new school offered the added reassurance of security cameras, allowing us to observe our daughter throughout the day! We're relieved to have moved on from Aspiration School of Learning and found a place where our daughter can thrive."

"Aspirations School of Learning have great directors and teachers. My daughter (Nancy) loves her experience in this beautiful school of learning. We really appreciate them and I highly recommend them. I'm an educator myself and understand how much they do for our kids."