Aspirations School of Learning

Reviews

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  Katherine Da Silva

  Jan 30, 2026
  5.0
  We started our journey with Aspirations School of Learning when my daughter was 18 months old, and it has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for her development. From the very first day, the experience has been nothing short of outstanding. I still remember taking our initial tour while searching for the right daycare; I was told, “This is the best one you will find in San Diego,” and after being part of this community, I can say she was absolutely right. There are a few things that truly set Aspirations apart: • Exceptional Staff & Leadership: Every single person—from the directors to the teachers—is incredibly well-prepared, highly educated, and deeply passionate about what they do. You can feel the level of expertise in every interaction. • Reggio Emilia Philosophy: The curriculum leverages the Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, which I find to be the most effective way to develop a child’s natural curiosity and potential. It’s not just "daycare"; it’s a thoughtful, child-led educational environment. • Beautiful Environment: The installations are beautiful, clean, and specifically designed to spark creativity. The activities are engaging and purposeful, ensuring the kids are always learning through discovery. If you are looking for a program that prioritizes high-quality education and a nurturing environment, Aspirations is truly in a league of its own. We couldn't be happier!
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  Maryam Kashefi

  Oct 1, 2024
  1.0
  Aspiration has some great aspects. The Reggio Emilia approach encourages creativity and independence. The playground is excellent, and the focus on art and activity-based learning which made me interest about this school. However, I’ve experienced several frustrations. When I inquired about part-time classes, the manager said she would look into it but never followed up. I asked couple times and she just postpone it without any respond. It often feels like the school prioritizes families with more financial resources, which can be discouraging. In terms of teaching, while some teachers were great, one of my daughter’s preschool teacher was cold and disengaged. She didn’t connect with my child emotionally, which led to my daughter losing confidence and feeling left behind. It was a difficult experience. On a positive note, I want to thank Miss Melissa, who was different in TK class. She was warm and attentive, and I’m very grateful for her care and support. In general, while Aspiration has some good aspects, I can not recommend it. It feels like the school focuses more on appearance and financial gain than on the children and their families' benefit.
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  Jenny Ehn

  Nov 10, 2023
  5.0
  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.
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  Jessica Coates

  Oct 16, 2023
  5.0
  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!
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  Salina Cheung

  Sep 13, 2023
  1.0
  My child went to aspirations from 2020 to 2022 when COVID hit. We chose this daycare mainly because of the gorgeous playground and frankly we didn’t had many options since most daycare were closed. My child is energetic and smart and question everything that doesn’t make sense to him. In his 2nd year, her teacher kept sending my child to the principal office claiming he wasn’t listening and putting other kids in danger. I kept getting incident reports about his wounds on his face. Her teacher kept contradicting herself when I asked about details of the accidents. but his teacher said my child scratched herself and when I follow up she started shifting responsibility to other teachers. I talked to Angie the director and she blame my child claiming she was too much to handle for the teachers. The situation got worse when Angie threaten to expel my child if we don’t hire a 1-on-1 shadow to follow her all day at Aspiration. My husband and I can’t believe that she expected us to continue to pay aspiration and pay an addition of $2k-3k to hire the shadow. This is a long overdue review because this experience has been haunting me and my child even to this day. If you have a smart and energetic child who refused to do art and play quietly, this is not the daycare for you.

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