Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church

After touring most of the preschools in the Point Loma area, we easily chose to enroll my son in the toddler programs (TLC) at Red Brick Preschool at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church. The classrooms and outdoor play areas were always kept clean, organized, and in safe order. The teacher, Miss Leann, and assistant, Miss Gina, were amazing with all the children in the TLC class. They were so very nurturing, encouraging, and patient. Tons of enrichment and development opportunities (socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually). The assistant director for the program, Miss Joette, and the assistants in class (Miss Andrea and other volunteer student helpers) were also wonderful. When we attended the program, it was requested that each parent volunteer once every three-​four weeks throughout the year for a morning. This was such a great component of the program with lasting positive affects. Those hours spent in the classroom resulted in relationships between moms/​family members and the children, and consequently supportive friendships between children which continue now three years later for my son and his friends from TLC. It really built a sense of community and involvement for me as a parent, my child, and the other families.
Now my son attends the 9 – 2 Mon-​Thurs Pre-​K program there. This has also been a very positive experience. Some of the friends my son made in TLC are in the Pre-​K class with him, which is really great. The teacher, Miss Young, and teacher assistant, Miss Martha have hearts of gold and their love for the children is evident. There are ever-​revolving academically supportive activities and experiences for them everyday. The teachers spend a lot of time helping students learn appropriate self-​control and social/​academic behaviors. They take little walking field trips to learn about the nearby community services such as the library and Stumps grocery store, in addition to having various community workers come speak with the kids (dentist, fire fighters, etc…). Miss Young and Miss Martha are so kind-​hearted and make the parents feel very welcomed and a part of the classroom. The director, Nicole Hage, is very accessible, friendly, supportive, and involved with the teachers and the students/​families. They often have screened volunteers helping in the classroom and on the playground which is terrific for keeping the ratio of students to adults low and supervision well beyond adequate. We are very happy with Red Brick and would highly recommend the program, at any level, with any teacher there, to anyone with preschool aged children.

We have been extremely happy with the two year old TLC program at Red Brick Preschool. We have also researched several preschools and had been planning on sending our son to PLNU’s campus for preschool, but have been so happy with the great teachers and staff, that we decided to keep him there since he is thriving and we are all loving the program. Thank you all for your hard work!

I interviewed several preschools before I ultimately decided on PLCPC. After meeting the teachers and getting a tour of the school, I knew I wouldn’t send her anywhere else. Unlike the other schools I had visited, parents were welcome to come in at anytime and observe their kids. This made me feel good since it was my first child and I was nervous about sending her off to school in the first place. Also, there is a lot of space for them to roam and get fresh air. Another school I had visited had one tiny, little courtyard, and I know my daughter and she likes to play outside. They also change the toys and themes every week, so their is new stimuli for the kids. Also, the teacher to student ration is great. I feel like my daughter gets a lot of one on one time with her teachers. I love this school and have already signed her up to attend again next year. I will send my son here as well. I love PLCPC!
Victoria Cole

This review is for Point loma Presbyterian preschool (red brick). my son goes here and everyone that works here is a joy! Always friendly and helpful! As a busy working mom, I never feel judged when I forget snack or get my son in right on time. Everything here is well organized and my son loves it here! I had a opportunity to work in his classroom a few times and I don’t know how these ladies stay patient and keep there energy up with a room full of toddlers. My son comes home signing the cutest songs and I can see so much of what he has learned in school. The price is comparable to most day-​care preschools but I know he is learning so I think it is well worth it. The kids play inside as well as outside. All around a great preschool experience for me and my son.

Seriously doubt this institution and their professional conduct!
I signed my daughter up for the full time program back in June because I was told that they would have an extended daycare program from 2:00– 3:00 starting in September. This would be great because I do not get out of work until 2:30. I paid the annual fee plus first month fee which is required to hold your spot.
I email the director Nicole 16 days later to check on the details for the extended day program. She informed me they would not be doing it!
I kindly asked for a refund for the first month tuition. She said no because it is in the contract I signed that you do not get your first months fees back.
I reached out to the other pastors and after almost two months Pastor Don gave the final word. No refund and his response was extremely unprofessional and boarder line rude.
He pretty much acted as if I made up the conversation with the director about extended daycare service. He then insulted my intelligence stating that I do not understand or know how to read contracts.
I understand contracts are written for a reason but in this situation I was told there would extended daycare which was the only reason I signed up. If I knew the extended day program was never going to happen I would have never signed my daughter up.
Here’s the best part, he offered to give me a $ 600 credit if we choose to move my daughter back to their preschool. No refund but a credit??? Hmmm…
Shame on you Red Brick Church!

The «Red Brick» church is a wonderful pillar of the community. I loved the Service Day last week. Our group got to improve the OB Elementary Garden and it was wonderful to see everyone work together and get to hear all about the results at the Family BBQ at the end. This church is very family friendly, and has many ways you can get involved. I loved the MOPS group, I lead it for 4 years when it started. I have only heard wonderful things about the Preschool, and we love Pastor John.
If you are looking for a friendly place to be on Sundays, come try it out.

AKA «the red brick church.» Right across the street from Pt. Loma High School, this is the community church where lots of friends have gotten hitched (weddings) and a few friends have also been ditched (funerals.)
Now it is undergoing an extensive remodeling and retrofitting, but there is no denying PLPC is a very classy church. The steeple can be seen from all over the area and the church reminds me of old brick and mortar churches found back east. I have heard they also run an excellent preschool/​daycare program and have a very cool organ (musical) inside. Although the parking is a bitch there on Sundays for church services, there is always the nice, fancy Pt. Loma Library parking lot across Poinsettia Dr. to be used as an overflow lot.
4 Unilocal STARS… would be 5, but I grew up Catholic & now I rock the Rock.