Clairemont Emmanuel Pre-School

My review is mixed. I have 2 children who attended Clairemont Emmanuel Preschool. I like the grounds and felt my child was safe there. My first child attended for 3 years and had a good experience and really liked his teachers. He is a shy boy but pretty easy to handle, doesn’t misbehave. My youngest, however, got kicked out right after his 3^rd birthday for impulsive behavior and some hitting. It was suggested by the school that we have him evaluated (which we did — totally normal 3 year old) and the director went so far as to suggest that preschool was not a good choice for him so we should hire a full time nanny instead. At the time I was horrified and after behavioral consultations and meeting with an occupational therapist, I came to find out that his behavior is totally normal for this age. We have since found another preschool where he is continuously engaged and never bored. After several months he is thriving and has had no such incidents at his new school. I guess my point is that Clairemont Emmanuel is a good preschool if your child is older and well behaved, but if you have a younger one who has not quite mastered his impulse control, you will be better off finding a preschool that is more structured and better qualified to handle younger children. And because of this experience and how poorly the situation was handled by the school, I can only give the school 2 stars.

This school is amazing. I have attended 6 preschools to compare to. This is my 3^rd child enrolled in preschool. I have never had a problem here. The price is perfect and actually in the lower end. They let you pay each week instead of 1 lump monthly sum which works perfect for my lifestyle.
The school is very large with and amazing view of Mission Bay. The classrooms are very bright and roomy. I have been to numerous schools where the class rooms are dark and stuffy. I actually have moved away from Bay Park and now currently live 5 houses away from a preschool and I still would not move my child out of this school. It is definitely not convenient, but well worth the drive.
The staff is so friendly and makes me feel very comfortable leaving my child. My child has been attending this school a year now and I Love love love this school!
One last thing… The playground is very big with lots to do. It is absolutely safe and all fenced in. I am never worried about the safety what so ever. My child loves being there!
I highly recommend this school! Best school out of all the other 6 preschools my other children attended.

This is the best pre-​school I have ever had the joy of placing my child in! They care so much about each child and family attending. This is my third and last child, I wish I had known there was such an amazing school out there for my other two children.
They instill such love and encouragement and make sure all kids are treated well by ensuring everyone is included and no one feels left out. My daughter has such a high level of confidence that I know is due all the friendships and love she has received everywhere she is, home and school!
I just cannot say enough great thins about this school! The Directors, teachers, and assistants all deserve the highest level of praise and appreciation for the genuine love and attention they show to each child!