Lyn is super sweet. The pricing is fair and she always takes great care of my daughter. I recommend…read moregetting that prepaid card, you'll save $1/hr or maybe more.

I really love taking my five year old here. We started when he was four and he loves it. He calls…read moreit "My Daycare!" I feel that the staff is caring and confidant in their abilities. I definitely feel like this drop in facility is better as far as security and cleanliness goes compared to another drop in facility in our area. It is cheaper than hiring a babysitter and I don't have to worry about cleaning up. I'm having his little brother in May 2012 and I expect Isaac (5) will be seeing a lot of Recess Time!! It is truly a safe haven for a parent who needs a bit of a break for a reasonable cost and less costly than hiring a sitter if you have an appointment! They have everything a kid might want, from fine to gross motor activities and they can even provide meals and snacks for a small charge if you forget to bring your own! I can't ask for more!

If you are looking for exceptional child care, please consider Spokane Child Development Center…read more SCDC provides a safe and fun learning environment for your children! The teachers are ALL amazing and caring! All the staff are welcoming and kind. It feels like family. I have had the best experience here with my children and other family members learning and growing. I always recommend people and families in our community to Spokane Child Development Center! Thank you for loving mine, as yours. I wish you well. #ahappymama #ahappyBoppy #ahappyteacher

This was my second experience with a Child Care Facility. It has been the worst experience ever And…read moreI may never trust another childcare facility after this one. My childcare was paid for by the state as is for most of the parents there. The owner filed false documentation to DSHS requesting extra funding for Disibility Services that they don't even offer. The only reason I knew about it is because I got the letter saying it was denied after they told me there was something I need to sign that I didn't sign. The owner Vicky, is absolutely harsh and unkind. There was not one single time that I saw her that she did not tell me something I was doing wrong as a parent. They did not listen to my wishes for my child, they let the people who are allowed to pick her up, make decisions for her instead of calling me to ask me permission as I have custody. They don't even have time.And the saddest part about all of it is that my daughter was so sad to go to daycare/school. She absolutely hated it. And she loves kids and she loves being around other people, but she hated this place and that was the true sign that this is not a good place to take your children. I strongly recommend that you look elsewhere for childcare. If you would like your children to be happy. Do not take them here. They like to claim they have five star reviews, and the first thing they told me is that they were a five star learning Academy, but all I saw was bored kids not eating their food and not having any fun or learning anything. A specific example of how horrible this place is when we picked up my daughter one day and she had soaked all the way through her pull-up and all the way through her clothes so I had to drive her home without clothes on. That's how wet her clothes were. And she was in the middle of potty training so if they had just asked her if she wanted to go potty, she would've done it. Instead, they ignored her and let her diaper soak through her clothes till she was sopping wet, and it was dripping down her . I promise you there HAVE to be other places in Spokane Valley that are higher quality than this place. Just from their deceit to DSHS alone I think they should be shut down.

I had the opportunity to come to the Thai chi class with my dad... such a fun experience. Chris ,…read morethe Instructor was so nice and welcoming . Her class was fun, included everyone and she made it so enjoyable. Every move was talked through and demonstrated together . Her positive energy made me feel at ease. The movements were made fun and I will tell you- easy to remeber with her way of teaching. A win for me. The next morning we did them all , and I remembered every move in her order ... what a good teacher .. a very kind lady and I will come back every time I come to town - to visit.: check her class schedule - you will like it: The facility is huge , clean , and the staff is very very nice ... The pool area is huge - a lazy river type set up on one aode and a huge lap pool on the right .:: A big field outback for the kids and a green house .. a win all around . The gym- clean - lots of machines- free weights and a kettlebells - weighted balls - and guess what- they were all put back where they are supposed to be - wow. A win. A very organized place. There is a kids area to play downstairs - and a pool table with a game room - video interactive games for kids .. What a wondeful surprise - a really good family oriented place - I am very very impressed and will be back... a very happy place to be... a great impression they made on me and very reasonable fees .

We use the after school program and it's very over priced. They have 3-4 staff and the kids usually…read moredoing their own thing for 2 hours after school cost 565 a month! The summer camp use to have a 3 day option that no longer exists. Just seems like they take advantage of people and make large profits taking advantage of parents in need.

The company is taking great caution with health and safety. I feel safe having my kids there and I…read moreknow that they are here for my family for the long hall. The staff is warm and welcoming and the communication is awesome.

Oh my goodness!! My granddaughter started going here a few months ago and I can't say enough good…read morethings about this place! To start off I have never known that kids could be dripped off at daycare and not cry when they go. My 2 year old granddaughter has never cried and willingly goes in on her own. I love getting photos or videos during the day through the app as well. Such a neat feature! They show what things they are working on so I can continue to ask and with her at home. They check the kids in at the door taking temperature and wearing a mask to keep things as safe as possible. All the teachers and leaders there seem happy and are so loving to the kids. You can tell they actually love kids and enjoy being there! No wonder my granddaughter loves to go. I love to go and interact with them as well! Jamie in particular is always so engaging and caring, always wearing a smile! She genuinely cares and listens. You just feel blessed to be around her even if it's for a short time. I can't recommend this place more!

Im shocked that someone can be so cruel as to write such a negative review about this school and…read moreattack the owner like this. My two children have been going to Children's Montessori Center for the last five years and I haven't witnessed anything discribed as what the last person has outlined - EVER! This is a high end Montessori Center and I feel my children are in a safe and clean environment. I have never walked into CMCI to find my children or anyone else's children unattended. In addition, I feel the staff is very professional and friendly. I have never witnessed any teachers EVER yelling at children or engaging in any inappropriate conversations. My children are excited to go to CMCI every day as they make learning fun. This isn't just a daycare, it's a learning center. My children learned at an early age how to write their own name, alphabet, all the presidents (in order) and continents by the time they were 3-4 years old, just to name a few. I cannot express how thankful I am to CMCI and Debbie Henry for preparing my children for grade school. I absolutely love this school and highly recommend it to anyone. You children will thrive here!

From the owner: Programs to Meet the Needs of the Entire Family…read more Welcome to Children's Montessori Center, Inc. , Spokane Valley, WA The purpose of our school is to provide you and your child with a safe, happy and nurturing environment. An environment that allows your child to grow and learn - therefore reaching his or her maximum potential. What and Who is Montessori? Montessori is a method of education that was created by Dr. Maria Montessori. Dr. Montessori was the first woman to received her medial degree in Italy. She also worked in the areas of psychiatry, education and anthropology.

This daycare is absolutely amazing. All the teachers and staff are fantastic. They are great with…read morethe kiddos. My son always has a hard time with dropping him off in the morning, his teachers would always soothe him and try to distract him with something fun to calm him down. They have an amazing curriculum and are always doing art projects and singing songs and having a great time while learning. They also send home pictures almost daily of your little one and give you a daily report. They also have school pictures 2 times a year and every so often will have a spirit week with fun daily themes that my son loved. Would definitely recommend this daycare to anyone.

Teachers are well-trained and attentive to their students. They respond appropriately to any…read morebehavioral issues with the children and use it as an opportunity to educate the child. They have a great curriculum too! My daughter was taught how to count to 30 in Spanish and worked with phonics and reading before she was four years old. I also received regular photos, feedback and updates as to her activities for the day. A really great school!

I have been bringing my kids here for a little over a year now. They love coming and sometimes…read moredon't wanna leave because it really feels like a home. The owners and the staff are so patient and kind with all the kids. They're especially great with children that have ADHD. My 3 year and is now extremely verbal and potty trained and he won't be four until April. Both my boys have flourished because of the loving environment here. The owners go out of their way to do really fun outings with the kids when the weather is nice. Last year they took them to the garland theater and rented a limo for transportation. They also went to Cat Tailz, Blue Zoo, and the pumpkin patch just to name a few. They're always doing really fun art projects as well. As well as feeding the kids really nutritious and yummy meals throughout the day. They have a really nice outdoor area that is attached to the field behind Millwood kindergarten and sometimes they get permission to use it for the kids. Last year they did a really fun sports camp. They also threw a really fun water party and rented an inflatable waterslide! They also threw really fun holiday parties for the kids and the parents as well. The main reason I bring my kids here is because I can trust these people 100% with my kids. And I don't take that statement lightly because I hardly trust anyone. Some of the negative reviews you might see online have to do with people connected to the previous owners of the facility and parents that are part of the drama and do not speak to the integrity that I have seen for myself.

Beyond pleased with this daycare! I feel safe and secure knowing little ones are so well taken care…read moreof. Kind, and caring staff. They make us feel like one big family.

I have been blessed with the best Christian Pre-School and daycare for my children! They take good…read morecare of your children all around. They focus on their curriculum and do screening depending on your child's level of knowledge is where they decide what class level to put them in. My kids have advanced dramatically going to this preschool/daycare. Most importantly why I love this daycare is because they talk about God and have Bible studies and sing Christian songs and they love Jesus. When we drive by the daycare my kids say "Mama that's my favorite daycare!" They get super excited to go there and be their. The staff is amazing, friendly and professional and they do fun activities for the kids as well as for parents on certain holidays and occasions! The best in town. It won't let you down. #1 best voted in Spokane 4 times in a row now! Highly recommend it! My kids speak of Jesus and love Bible story time the most! Go check them out!

Bethel Christian Preschool is awesome :)! My 4 yo son has been going there for a year, and he…read moreloves it. They have a small staff and lower numbers of children in each classroom, so its less stressful for the kids. In addition, they are the base level of a church, so they have a big basketball court for the kids to play in every day, regardless of weather-- they can run all over and play with ride-on toys. Their curriculum is fun for the kids and they've had wonderful, creative enrichment activities the whole time he has been there-- musicians come and play instruments, field trips, a week focused on camping where they set up a camp site in the gym with like 12 giant tents, a picnic table, and a fake fire. My son has gotten excited about letters and numbers, and he's a pretty rascally guy, one that's hard to get to stay focused. They've done a wonderful job with him, and they have a very relaxed and inviting atmosphere. The teachers are so positive, patient, kind, and consistent. I keep taking him there because he's so happy, even though I have to drive way out of my way. Highly recommended :).

Our kids attended Robyn's Nest for the last 3 years and we loved it!!! Robyn, the teachers and…read morestaff are all incredible, kind, and attentive. We were well informed about what was happening in the classroom and our kids' progress in learning the material presented. Anytime we had concerns, they were addressed professionally and timely. The center is clean, organized, and welcoming. We honestly loved our time there and both kids were well prepared for kindergarten and beyond. We highly recommend Robyn's Nest!!!

The ten months I worked at Robyns nest was quite the experience to say the least. If you enjoy…read moreworking to the point of burnout, constant physical and mental exhaustion, as well as never ending work place drama this is definitely the place for you. The children are about the only good thing about this place. The owner (Robyn) shows constant favoritism to her own daughter (Angel) that works here, her sister (Ladonna), and the few employees that she likes/ that have worked there for years. Her daughter (Angel) who is not even qualified to work here is allowed to do the bare minimum(causing other classrooms to go without and other people to do her job), runs personal errands on the clock, she watches her own child on the clock(other employees have also had to help watch her daughter while working), she does her own personal school work on the clock, sits in the office doing personal tasks rather than working, leaves for longer periods of time than her allotted break times, shows up late, "isn't allowed to be in the bathroom for too long because she forgets what shes doing/ where she is" (Robyns own words), wears whatever she wants while the rest of us follow a dress code. Other employees are expected to pick up Angel's slack and not say anything about it, yet Robyn has fired other people on the spot for the same thing. Ladonna the cook does not follow food safety policies, consistently leaves food uncovered in the fridge after cooking it, freezes, de-thaws, and re-freezes food. Claims things on the menu are homemade but in reality they are pre-made items. Uses the microwave to cook 90% of the food, walks around the center with the same gloves on that shes uses to prepare the food. Has served expired food as well as raw food on multiple occasions. Does not provide enough food for the kids to have a full portion or second helpings. Shows up late and leaves early almost every single day, and complains about doing her job constantly. Robyn will consistently brag about how much money she has and all the things she buys/ trips she goes on but wont give her employees raises or incentives to stay or offer healthcare benefits or any benefits really. If you are sick or have to call out she will shame you for it and show no sympathy or understanding, but allows her own daughter to call out whenever she feels like it. Will allow her favorite employees to accrue PTO but would cash out my PTO on almost every single paycheck to the point I had negative PTO hours. Robyn will make a set of rules for one classroom but certain people are exempt from those rules. She does not accommodate children that show signs of being on the spectrum or that may have a disability instead she will just kick them out of the center. Working here took a huge toll on my mental health, despite working extremely hard day after day I was never shown any gratitude or appreciation instead I was treated as the "less than" employee because I was simply not a part of her favorites. Even though I was considered a "lead teacher" I was not allowed to make any decisions about the classroom I worked in, had my ideas turned down, and was not recognized as a good employee ever. Robyn is an extremely greedy, selfish and unappreciative employer and expects this job to be your only priority when this business is not her priority in the slightest. She is the worst manager I have ever encountered in my entire life. I will sincerely miss the children I cared for but I will not miss working here, and do not recommend this place for employment at all for anyone.