Mission Nazarene Preschool

My family has been involved with MNP since 2009. Our first child loved it there and was sad to leave to go to kinder. Luckily his baby sister came along just as he transitioned out and he still gets to see all his old teachers when we drop off and pick up.
The staff is extremely caring and nurturing. I know that there are other day care/​pre-​schools in the area that provide great service at a much lower rate, but I’m honestly paying for the piece of mind. I feel like I’m leaving my kids with family.
I highly recommend MNP!

My son had been attending MNP since he was 6 months old and he is almost 2 now. He is happy everyday when we drop him off, as well as when we pick him up. The piece of mind is priceless. We also love that they use an app to log his diaper changes, food intake, naps, etc. so we can check on him throughout the day. It’s also fun getting pictures of him doing activities at school :)
Side note: Sign up early if you are thinking about infant care as they often have a long wait list.

Our family had used this school for about a year now. The teachers are very loving towards our child which has really helped him acclimate to a center based environment versus previous home based care. They also use smart cubby which is an app to communicate back to the parents i.e. send photos and videos, notes, reminders. They also participate in NACCRA which is a subsidy for military families– a plus!

We have been so happy with having our boys start at MNP. The staff is loving and caring. We noticed a big difference in our boys development compared to other childern not in a similar program. Our extended family does notice a difference in how our children behave and how well they communicate and articulate. We’re extremely content and are glad the MPN staff has been appart of our family the past 3 years.

We love love love MNVCC! One of our daughters attended for 3 years. We were blown away at how much she learned and how much fun she had there. She was completely ready for Kindergarten. We loved the preschool so much that we now have our younger daughter going there. She absolutely loves it! The teachers are great as well as the Director and Assistant Director. They are so involved with the kids and there is always and upbeat and positive vibe when I go.
I might add that we drive all the way from Scripps Ranch for our kids to go here. It’s an amazing place the we and our kids love. Thanks to all of the wonderful leaders there for giving this working Mama peace of mind. I always know my daughter is having a blast and in good hands while I’m away from her!

Both my children attend MNP and we have never encountered a problem. In fact, I commend these teachers and staff for what they do every day. My kids are so well rounded and learning so fast. I do not agree with any negative comments on this page as my children were both in the infant room and never have I ever seen or heard of what she is describing. On the contrary in deed. I am privledged to have my kids part of a great learning and happy environment, I cannot say enough good about this school.

My son has been attending MNCC for over a year now. I have been very happy with the care he is receiving at this day care. They call me immediately if he has a fever or any type of concern arises. The teaching staff work hard to do educational activities with the kids and seem to invest their own personal time in doing a good job. They have many teachers on staff who have been with them many years and appear to be happy with their jobs. It feels expensive but in comparison to others the cost seems to be about the same as other day care centers.

My husband and I really cannot say enough great things about MNCCC– they are simply the best! When our daughter was barely 1 year old, our babysitter had to unexpectedly quit due to a family emergency overseas, and we were left with 2 weeks to find alternate childcare. We were devestated and nervous, and then I remembered a good friend of mine worked at MNCCC and she always talked about how much she loved her job and the people she worked with. Also, knowing my friend well and knowing her values and character, my husband and I immediately called the school to see how we could learn more and possibly enroll our daughter. They were able to meet with us that same day, and everyone we spoke with and met was so friendly and personable and caring. They gave us a tour of the facility, they answered our long list of questions, and they took the time to really make us feel comfortable and address our nervousness and concerns. We really liked how the classes were grouped by age and you could see the children were having fun and learning in an environment tailored to their age and needs. We enrolled our daughter right away and we could immediately see the growth and change (positive) in her. She has learned so much in the year she has been at MNCCC– her vocabulary is quite extensive, she recognizes and sings many songs, she loves to «read», she is more outgoing and confident now, and she truly loves her friends and teachers, and the teachers truly care about each child and treat them like family. Plus, everyday our daughter has fun! They organize water play days, mud play days, parades, Mommy and Me breakfasts, etc., there is so much variety! I can relax at work everyday knowing our little girl is in great hands plus I know she is learning and being stimulated. She eats healthy balanced meals while at school, too, which is so important to us. In hindsight, the scary event of our old babysitter quitting really turned out to be a blessing because I know this is where our daughter and our family is meant to be, and each day when I see how happy and tired, and smart!, our little girl is, I know we made the right choice to go to MNCCC!

I would give this place zero stars if I could. My daughter was in their infant room from the age of 5 months to 10 months. One day my husband went to pick her up and they told him she would not eat her peas so they held her mouth shut to force her to swallow her food. When I raised my concern with the director I was told that was ‘age appropriate’…I don’t know HOW that is appropriate at ANY age??? At that point we made the decision to leave and was gone shortly thereafter. Fast forward 2 months — my daughter has a severe allergic anaphalactic reaction. It turns out she has food allergies and guess what? One of the foods she’s allergic to is PEAS! She was likely having a mild reaction when she was given them and FORCED to eat them but couldn’t communicate. The more exposure the worse the reaction. She went on to another in-​home facility and still goes there for after school care (6 years later) so I would not classify myself as difficult to please or her as a difficult child. This place was horrible.
Ironically I was at a park this weekend and struck up a conversation with another mom. She mentions she had a terrible experience when her daughter was a year old… you guessed it at Mission Nazarene. She popped in early to find her child awake, crying and purposely placed with her head under a blanket while the teachers ignored her on the other side of the room. When she raised it with the director she was told ‘your child pulls hair’…what? As a parent when you cringe at the thought of your child being in daycare this is the type of facility you dread having to experience. Stay away, you and your child will be thankful.

I’m going to note that all the positive reviews came within one or so days of each other… I’m going to back what I said. I spent a lots of time in the class, and though the teachers were very nice, they are too busy trying to prepare lunch and clean the room. One baby cried almost the whole day and was barely picked up at all (while I was there) and not comforted at all. My daughter was hysterical when I came in (surprise), because she had been left alone (during her first hours alone in the daycare) to fall asleep, while the other kids had lunch and was in a tear-​soaked bed and couldn’t stop the crying jitters for an hour after I picked her up. It was HEARTBREAKING. The kids stand around on the playground and stare into space and are not brought to activities all the time. This may not always be the case, but this is what I observed for the days I was there. Pens were left in kid’s reach, small stickers given out in the 1 year old room — even after I requested that they not be, due to choking concerns. The teachers have good hearts, but the execution is not happening. It was heartbreaking.

MNCCC has been a wonderful blessing to our family. We originally chose this center because it supported ideas that were important to us: safe care and hadling of breast-​milk, cloth diapers (although this policy has changed), gentle-​discipline, low adult: child ratio and daily detailed communication.
We have had both of our daughters enrolled here for the last three years (infant through pre-​school) and consider the staff to be true partners in our parenting. I am able to leave confidently for my job with SDUSD knowing that when I come back my 3 year-​old will be messy, tired and ready to share what she did that day, and my infant will be smiling and laughing. I am grateful also for the extremely low staff turnover which has allowed both my girls to have the same caregivers. This consistancy in care has deepened my trust in the staff who care so diligently for my children.
I pick-​up and drop-​off at various time and never have I heard a voice raised in anything but delight here. Ms. Glory and Ms. Pearl have patiently answered all of my questions and respectfully addressed my concerns, Ms. Chipo always has a gentle word of encouragement, Ms. Donna alerts me to the first sign of illness in my infant and Ms. Gabby cheerfully reminds me that potty — learning comes at different times for different kids. We thank them for being a part of our ‘village’!

My 3 year old’s response when I went to pick him up from preschool yesterday, «But I want to stay at schoooool!» Yes, that is after a full day 8 – 5. He still wants to stay and play. That says so much about how he enjoys the program. His teachers (in the Dolphin Room) put out so many fun activities for the children to enjoy. They always do something fun. I feel so happy that I have a safe place to bring my son to each day, a place where he is loved, and a place that he enjoys. He comes home singing new songs, telling me all about the plants he is growing in his classroom, … his language and motor skills are growing so fast. His teachers always greet us with a smile. Thank you MVNCCC! I can not so thank you enough for all that you do. You are the best. ;) Leah and Daniel

We have had my son at MNCCC since he was 12 months old (he’s 27 months now). We couldn’t be happier. The staff is very considerate and patient with the children. The curriculum is well thought-​out and really fun for the kids! My son comes home with arts and crafts projects that they did during «creative» time on a weekly basis. The director is wonderful and always has the time to talk with us about any questions or concerns. I know that my son is happy because he runs to give his teacher a hug when we drop him off every morning. I highly recommend this school!

My daughter has attended for the past year and we are very happy here! The teachers are very sweet and patient with my ever demanding 2 ½ year old. The kids are very busy with activities and special projects. They are outside twice a day and learning all day long. We trust them so much. I highly recommend it!