Genaveve’s Playhouse Preschool

Absolutely love this school I have had both kids enrolled through el cajon alpine and santee school. All three due to moving. I have looked through other schools and not been happy. I pay a higher tuition to go to a great school. Marie has helped us while my husband was laid off due to construction. If your looking for a school to challenge your child this is the school. I have referred numerous friends and all have been nothing but happy.

Our daughter started with GPP in Feb 2013 and just 18 mths old at the El Cajon location. We moved to the Santee location about 6 months later only because we had moved. The owner was amazing and was able to get us a spot at the Santee location which is hard to do since it’s the most demanded location. Our daughter has been happy from day one and is still excited daily to go to school almost 3 years later. Our daughter has now been in each classroom except the baby room since she was a little over a year old when she started and we’ve been pleased with each teacher and aid. The teachers are so gentle and loving with the children. My husband and I are so happy to have found GPP. The rates are very reasonable and the staff is exceptional. Our daughter has learned SO much in the time she has been there. We get daily reports from her teachers, if she’s had a rough day they give us the entire rundown. We have referred many friends and they have all been just as pleased with GPP and each location. The schools are all very clean. They serve mainly organic meals and snacks to the children. The structure and teaching style is really great. They have special activities certain days. My daughters favorite day is Thursday’s when they get to do «cooking class», she just loves it. We’ve become a family with these little schools. We invite the teachers to her birthday parties. I feel at ease daily knowing our little girl is in such great hands. If You need child care in east county GPP is GREAT!!! I noticed the woman who left a negative review and while I highly disagree with her words everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I have never seen or heard of any of these «issues» she speaks of. I actually adored the teacher that she is accusing of «flicking» her child. My husband and I both felt that teacher was one of the most compassionate loving teachers there and were devastated to see her go. She had a heart of gold. I do not for one second believe she would hard any of these children. I think it’s hard as a parent to possibly admit you have the «problem» child in the school. I have seen some of the teachers have to discipline the children and they have never seemed unfair or cruel in any way at all. My daughter is a little tape recorder and would be the first to tell us if something bad was going on or if a teacher is mean. She had mentioned having problems with a couple of children from time to time but the teachers always handled it professionally. It’s sad to see someone so unhappy with such a wonderful facility. Marie thank you for opening such a great establishment and providing amazing care to my baby girl.

My Husband found Genaveve’s Playhouse Preschool after being told our beloved daycare at my work was closing. We were in a complete panic to find someone we could trust to watch our babies. After many visits to overcrowded, dirty, unimpressive «big» name daycares, We visited Genaveve’s. What a difference! We immediately felt comfortable with the school, the teachers and so did our babies. Never did I once worry about them while I was at work. Marie who is the owner, puts her entire heart into her schools. She manages her schools spending countless hours, and weekends making sure she has clean, fun, learning centers with constant updates. It’s a family business born out of Marie’s love of learning and children. Her husband is also dedicated to installing new amenities and beautifying the environment.
My babies have been both in the Santee and the El Cajon school and would have stayed in their after-​school program (they just started K), had it been offered. It was so sad to leave! But I have many friends and family at GPP, and have recommended the schools to other parents who are thrilled there. Oh, and did I mention the healthy, mostly organic meals that are served as part of the tuition? Marie is dedicated to healthy living, farm fresh veggies and Montessori inspired learning. Her schools are Marie’s life, and you feel that the minute you speak with her. :)

I’m not sure who you are Bonnie S. but during my time there we had never met so I’m not sure you have weight with your opinion here. Unless you are using a fake name or cover as the Owner Marie? Seems that way with the way you responded. A lot of the statements you made are completely false. The «office» was the office for quite sometime during my time there so that is not an excuse that will be tolerated or accepted. Next, the teacher in question was let go during this incident so please don’t tell me she wasn’t. My child isn’t the only one to come forward with this claim. For her privacy I won’t put her name on here. I had many parents come to me after this incident and they too questioned your establishment. I however have no problem voicing my opinion. Also, the cameras were in fact off and Marie (you) herself stated this and apologized profusely when her husband made this realization. With all that being said, it’s unfortunate the way this is handled and I can’t say I’m surprised at all. I would love to know why I was told to fill out another application and packet of my daughters original forms didn’t go missing? This wasn’t over just a day. I asked for copies for nearly a month, only to be told that her file couldn’t be found. Lastly, me being a «single mom» has absolutely nothing to do with how a business should be conducted. Please don’t try and act like you did me any favors. You did not. I would not expect any more from this place and I’m not shocked with your response. Good luck to your «school».
PARENTS BEWARE– THEIR RESPONSE IS COMPLETE LIES AND FILTERED JUST TO SAVE A Unilocal REVIEW.

Absolutely love the time and care and attention the staff puts in. As a overly protective father I feel totally comfratable with my only daughter there. My daughter loves her teachers Missy and Angie. She gets so excited to go school every morning. She is way ahead of the curve compared to her cousins that go somewhere else snd pay twice as much.
Love all you ladies at genaveves playhouse…