Sandy Hill Nursery School is a before or after school daycare daycare located at 1036 Solana Dr, Solana Beach, California CA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Sandy Hill Nursery School is highly praised by parents as a nature-based, play-inspired preschool with exceptional teachers and small class sizes. Parents consistently highlight the outdoor learning environment, individualized attention, and supportive community. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents noting significant child development and happiness.
Sandy hill is truly a magical place for toddlers. We have only been here 6 months but have been impressed with teachers and day to day learning. My only wish is that they offered more hours for working families and it would really be the perfect school. If you can do half day care though, this is 100% the best school for your outdoor loving kiddo! Updating review: sandy hill now offers full day care!!!
My daughter feels safe and happy at this school, and I feel immensely grateful when I drop her off in the morning. She digs holes, paints, reads with teachers, creates structures out of pipes, plays with friends, and is warmly supported by teachers through social learnings. She has had experiences with many different talented teachers in the past two years in the classroom and in various programs and has been treated with respect and kindness by all. I wish she could stay at Sandy Hill forever!
Both of my kids went here for preschool and I can not say enough good things! It is in, and surrounded by, nature (when you go for a tour you will think "how is this nature oasis even here!?"). The class sizes are super small with multiple (amazing) teachers per class so the kids get lots of 1:1 attention. It is play based but feels very Reggio inspired. It is still (as of 2024) a hidden gem so often doesn't have a waitlist, but I think that will start to change now that it is no longer a strict co-op school as of COVID changes (ie now kids are taught by actual teachers not other parents, but parents can still volunteer in the classroom) and it still has a lot of parent involvement, so go check it out! It is by-far the best preschool in a VERY large radius.
We couldn't be happier to be part of Sandy Hill Nursery.. My son loves this place so much, every morning he wants to run to school and see his teachers and friends.. even though he only goes 2 day a week.. he wants to be there every day.. SH School is run by an amazing team of super women. They are committed to the love and care of the kids. Safety is a priority here, kids wear masks to protect from getting sick and their extended families.😷 And we deeply appreciate it.. since being a parent with no help at home.. can't afford to call sick at work.😁+ grandparents have preexistent conditions. - Our experience with outdoor classes was fantastic since day 1. Teachers are very accommodating to our needs since I have a little boy with special needs and they are always so nice and open about how can we work as a team to help him thrive.. 💞 🙏 Ms.Paula and Ms.Alyson are the best! Ms.Shani as well.. our family ❤️ them and thank them for all the love and guidance throughout the Preschool process..
We love Sandy Hill! Would give it 10+ stars! It is a parent cooperative preschool, which allows either or both parents to assist on a very flexible basis. The teachers are extraordinary! The natural classrooms and nature-filled playground are gorgeous. The families and students are lovely. Our children were blessed and enriched with this magical, well-rounded education! Multiple elementary teachers have asked where they went to preschool - SH gave them roots and wings, socially and academically. Call as soon as you can. The sooner, the better, though a spot can open up, so always worth a shot at this most magical preschool ever!