Looking for home in Nicaraqua - Pacific or Caribbean Side?

I am an older single Mom of a 5 1/2 year old looking for semi-retirement at or near the beach. I've read many awesome posts relating to the Pacific coastal areas of San Juan Del Sur and Granada in Nicaragua.
How about the Caribbean side? Any recommendations? Need a nice safe accommodating environment to raise the little princess with schooling options and an internet connection to work.
I can learn Spanish but need some English speaking availability in the mean time.
If any one has any comments/observations on Nica in general or specifics on which side to visit I'd Love to hear them!
I plan to leave on a plane tomorrow to look around!!!

I'm open to other places including South America and finalizing research to check out this summer.

Pacific all day long.  :)