Bright Horizons at Tierrasanta

My son attended BH for 2 years and only left because he is now in elementary school and I am no longer working. We absolutely LOVED our time there and when my other children are old enough they will attend BH too. The teachers were always warm and loving to all the students, and I popped in at all kinds of times unannounced so I know it wasn’t for show, and all of the staff knew my son, his name, the kids he played with mostly, and things he liked. It really felt like a community and not a corporation, as others have stated. Our family is still in contact with the friends we made there, and some of the kids are at other schools in the county. BH also does before and after care at some of the local schools and although we no longer attend BH, we still get warm welcomes, hellos, and conversations from the staff who do the drop offs and pick ups from my so ‘s current school. It really was an amazing school and I’ve seen how much more prepared my child was for school than other children. Yes, the tuition isn’t cheap but often times you get what you pay for and I paid for peace of mind while I was at work and my child was at preschool, which for our family is priceless. I honestly cannot say enough good about the school, the teachers, and the staff. We definitely miss it there! :)

We have taken our daughter to Bright Horizons in Tierra Santa for approximately 18 months and have been very pleased. Our daughter attended another preschool in La Jolla where she had a severe injury and the teachers were indifferent about her condition so we made a change and enrolled her at Bright Horizons.
Our daughter started in Miss Julie’s class and now she is with Miss Kim and Claudia in the Panda class. Our daughter was welcomed with open arms from day one by all of her incredible teachers who have made a huge and positive impact on her young life.

Our kids have been to three other preschools and this one was the least favorite of the four that we have attended. There is nothing terribly wrong with this place and if this is the only preschool you have ever experienced, and you have no basis for comparison, you might say it’s good. I just thought this place was all business and had very a corporate climate. Which makes sense since Bright Horizons is a chain of preschools. All the other preschools our kids attended felt very much like a family where as this school one had the feeling they just wanted your tuition. During the time we were there I don’t think we even had a conversation with the director except for the obligatory hello while passing in the hallway. I will say that BH has a great playground and gives a good presentation if you take a tour. If you’re looking for a place where your kids will feel like part of a family, this place is not for you. But if you want a place that is clean, organized, and goes by the book and don’t really care about the place having a family like inclusiveness feel, you might consider this place. I do want to add there are a couple teachers there that we thought were great but felt that was outweighed by the corporate climate to a certain degree.

I went to check out the school with my 2 year old. Seemed like a nice place. Started talking to Ms. Rudelady. While talking to said lady. Another lady was parading around like the papperazzi taking pictures of kids. She was so worried about getting that shot that she runs right into my son. Smashing his face into a table. No sorry. No concern at all. Just back to pictures. My son is not a crier at all but he was balling big time. His mouth is full of blood and sand. He has a big scratch on his chin. He keeps saying «hurts Daddy». I think his jaw is messed up. I mean this lady just barreled into him. And Ms. Rudelady said. «oh she’s not staff here so don’t worry. «WTF!!!» She’s more concerned with covering her butt then the blood in my sons mouth. Its inhuman the way these people responded. I guess I was just another check for their big business. One thing strikes me as odd. Why are the kids being exploited for photo shots… do the parents know… Are these photos ending up on weird websites… I don’t think they have good answers to these questions.

My child started at Bright Horizons in September of 2013 and so far it’s been an amazing experience! The teachers and staff are wonderful! They are attentive to my son, knowledgable whenever I have questions and very welcoming.
I am confident that I made the right choice for my son’s early childhood education and I’m excited for the next three years!

We have been extremely happy with our experience at Bright Horizons in Tierrasanta. Our daughter has attended this school for over 3 years now (started at 2) and is more than prepared for Kindergarten in the fall.
This is our only child so we were always a little concerned about changes and transitions for her but all the teachers (and staff) always made an effort to make these seamless and easy for the whole family. Because let’s face it, the transitions are usually more difficult for the parents than the child. That has been our experience any way :).
I can not say enough about how helpful they have been in making the preschool and early childhood development experience easy for our family. They have always been open to suggestions and questions whenever raised. They even encouraged me to get involved with the Parent Partnership Group so I could help put my suggestions into action. And they have always been available to give me guidance on how to help my child with social and self care skills.
We will miss you in the Fall Bright Horizons.

Our experience at Bright Horizons was not terrible. But, now I have seen other preschools, and I want to put some information out there to help other moms and dads with this big decision. This was our son’s first school and he entered when he was 2, almost 3. He did great, he liked it. But we had to switch schools because Bright Horizons is insanely costly… and more importantly it just doesn’t give back.
This is a big corporation. It is not a neighborhood close-​knit family-​like environment. They follow corporate policy, rules, tuition raises, etc. The curriculum is prescribed. I felt like a consumer, not a friend. And thats EXACTLY what we were. I realized that truth after switching schools and seeing how it should really be (and that preschool can actually be affordable, unlike at Bright Horizons).
The building and classrooms are sterile. The building feels like a hospital. Where is all the color? Why is there no art work exploding off the walls? There were things up for holidays and times when parents came in, yes they made sure of that.
Teachers go AWOL. The teacher turnover rate is mind-​blowing. In ONE year my son had more than 4 teachers. YES SERIOUSLY! Some were subs, some came and stayed a while, others disappeared without warning. This was difficult for my son, but more so for me because I could never trust a teacher to stick around or even care.
The class size is humongous. At least 15 in my son’s classrooms (s). At his new school there are 7. You know it is better that way.
Communication was always an issue. The teacher provided little information. They give little «report cards» at the end of every day. At first I thought that was SO awesome. Then, I realized all they do it put a picture of your child on the «report card» and fill in the blanks with the same answers as every other child. Example: «Today, your child ate peas, carrots, and chicken for lunch»…but they put it in his folder before lunch even started! Tell me what he ACTUALLY ate and how much of it, or tell me nothing. Don’t just lie.
I frequently heard cruel gossip in the hall from teachers and staff about other teachers and staff… AND PARENTS!
The «nutrition program» they tout is a complete lie. Yes, they offer veggies and fruit (dumped there from a can) and they cover the food groups… but if your kid is a picky eater (like all of our kids) they will let him or her eat bread, bread, bread, bread all day long without encouraging or enforcing healthy eating. They would laugh and say, «No, he didn’t each lunch today, but he did have 5 pieces of bread!» and they thought it was hilarious. Know what it really is? Lazy. Oh, and another thing. the food is put out on kids plates and then the teachers begin ignoring them and talk to each other or do something else. They do not watch the children eat, they seem to think feeding the kids means it is their break. I did not know that was wrong until I saw what happened at other schools, like the teacher actually sitting at the table with the kids and reading books or chatting! Imagine that.
Art did not seem important in this school. If creative expression is important to you then you should know that. I remember my son bringing home 1 drawing. 1 drawing!!! In a year? Something is wrong there. He should be making silly crafts and bringing them home, all the time, because thats what kids do in preschool.
My son moved up from a younger kids classroom to an older kids classroom. 2 WEEKS LATER THE TEACHERS IN THE NEW CLASSROOM DID NOT KNOW HIS NAME. Thats right, yes it is. When they finally learned his name they spelled it wrong for a week. It was then and there I decided to quit this school. I found out a month later that one of the teachers from his new classroom up and left. Typical of this school.
The location is not up against a main street, its sort of isolated which made us feel safe. Let me think of something else I really liked about it… nothing comes to mind as I look back on an entire year.
This review comes after spending months evaluating other schools and seeing the differences in my son’s new school, which show just how much he was slipping through the cracks at Bright Horizons.
This is not meant to be a mean review. As I said, my son did fine here and he has a fantastic attitude about school now so it was clearly a good experience for him. As parents we were unhappy, and had we stayed there he would be missing out on so many rich experiences which the children at Bright Horizons do not get to enjoy. Send me a message if you want to know what he new school is. And best wishes for your preschool choice!
Also, just an interesting tidbit for you. My son had a tight group of 9 friends. Only ONE of them is still going to that school… because he lives across the street. All the other families bailed on Bright Horizons. All of us like our new schools better and our kids are learning more and doing loads of cooler things.

This location is amazing.
After our regular babysitter and the location we use for our child’s care bombed on us at the last minute, we were able to take advantage of the backup-​care that they provide. They were very professional, and our child had an amazing time for the short days he played and had fun there.
We highly recommend their location, and the services they offer.

My daughter’s been here a while. She went to preschool for a year and a half here and now is in the after school program (this is her second year in the afterschool program). She learned so much in pre-​school. I like the structure, the teachers are kind, and know her personality very well. And she’s learned alot about how to treat her friends. In the after school program, they really care about her (and her them) and even though it is a bit more expensive than other daycares I can’t bear to take her out of the program. She’s just doing so well there. She has a lot of fun and they’re firm with her but they’re loving and fair to her and all the kids. And everyone that works there knows her. She’s very comfortable and really feels like she belongs. I dont worry about anything when she’s there. I know she’s very well taken care of. I’d definitely recommend Bright Horizons.

My son has been going here since Nov ’11 and we could not be more pleased. He is part of the Grizzly (3’s) classroom but with how a majority of the teachers know his name, he seems to be more of a member of a «school» rather than just an individual classroom. We did a good amount of research before enrolling him here and what we were impressed with was the structure of the school (but not «stuffy»), the quality and cleanliness of the classrooms and best of all attitude and congeniality of the teachers.
We love that the kids can bring in something each week to share depending what letter of the alphabet they are currently learning, and the fact they have a wonderful playground where they can run off all of the pent of energy that a ¾ year old can have. Overall we feel he is well taken care of and is having a ton of fun while learning alot. We would definitely recommend Bright Horizons to anyone and everyone!

My daughter has been attending Bright Horizons for about 3 months now in the Pre-​K program. She absolutely LOVES it! She asks me every day if she is going to school, and gets very excited when I tell her yes. All of the teachers that I have met have been super nice and genuinely love what they are doing. I am confident that my daughter will be more than ready for Kindergarten, and hopefully she will love Kindergarten as much as she loves Bright Horizons.

My son has been at B. Horizons/​Tierrasanta now for 3 years, and we can’t say enough good things about it. From the friendly, approachable staff in the front office, to the wonderful in-​house chef who takes care of all the meals for the kids. Everything here has been A1 and we will be sad to move on to Kindergarten and leave everyone behind, but will do so knowing that our son has had the best education possible to prepare him for his new transition. Thanks Bright Horizons–

My son has attended this school facility for 2 years and we couldn’t be more pleased. We did a lot of research before enrolling our son here, and what you get as far as the teachers, grounds, and curriculum is outstanding. It was important to us that the class rooms were clean as there was daily napping involved that requires nap cots. I couldn’t believe the napping cots and procedures at other facilities, bright horizons is more than superior in this area. The teachers are warm, sensitive, and inspire the kids to be individuals, yet still keeping to the rules of the classroom. My son has excelled so much in his first two years of preschool, and we attribute a lot of this to his experiences at this school. I love how everyone there knows your child, even if they are not their direct teacher. The staff here make every day special for the kids and keep them motivated, challenged, and fun at the same time. I love this place!

By far the best out of five different preschools and daycare centers my two children attended over the years. My son learned so much in one year there, and the teachers and director were phenomenal. It was the perfect choice for us. My son attended in 2008 – 9, and was well prepared for kindergarten the next year.

We looked at many and ended up here at Bright Horizons.
We had some special concerns due to some medical issues and the Staff here exceeded our expectations in helping us provide the best possible situation. Over the last 2 years of our patronage we never had any concerns that were not addressed to our satisfaction. Discipline issues were handled well, challenges were overcome, problems were resolved. We never felt that our son did not get enough attention or supervision. We moved through 3 different class levels over the course of our two years and were very satisfied with all three. The quality of teachers was great, and the level of support and personal involvement was terrific. Our son is now launching into the school system with a healthy and positive feeling towards going to school. We feel very comfortable recommending Bright Horizons in Tierrasanta.