My 2 year old has been attending for 3 months now and absolutely loves it here! All the teachers…read moreare amazing, loving and very involved with all the kids. The place is very clean, meals are homemade, playground is well staffed and safe (is was a concern of mine as it's close to street) I couldn't be happier with the decision to enroll my son here!!!

Smart Start Academy does NOT care about the children. Initially, I really enjoyed their atmosphere…read moreand cleanliness, but quickly realized that is really all that they had to offer... a clean looking environment. There is absolutely no communication between staff/management/owner to parent and NO CONCERN for the child's emotional needs. Furthermore, the disciplinary practices including, but not limited to, the "sad chair" or "relaxing chair" (time out), is not mentioned in the parent handbook, much like the teachers using their cell phones as televisions to play cartoons like cocomelon, is not. Having open lines of communication, with a team working alongside me to care for my child, is something I take very seriously. They lacked severely in this area. It was nonexistent. On a specific occasion, I was checking in with my daughter via the cameras the school gives parents to access... which most of the time aren't working properly. I didn't see my child anywhere, and got concerned, so I messaged the teacher... no response. So, I called the front desk. They then proceeded to tell me that my daughter had a potty accident and a big emotion ensued from this (lots of tears and vocal frustration), that they claim was "inconsolable." They proceeded to put my daughter in a chair, by herself, surrounded by her peers, isolated and shamed... while she "calmed down" alone. This didn't work, understandably, because in such a vulnerable and embarrassing moment for my 3 year old, she needed connection and empathy more than anything. Instead she got sent to another classroom where she knew no one. To sit, alone, in another chair. The fact that a 3 year old is expected to have to have the tools to deal with such new and complex emotions speaks volumes to this establishments lack of real and valuable child education training and knowledge. The lack of compassion, connection and empathy for my child was appalling, to say the least. I picked my child up early that day and politely emailed the school several times, for a week, requesting an IDT meeting to discuss my concerns. I never heard from them. Again, no communication, care or respect. I had to walk in and speak with the owner, Chad. Although he didn't give me the courtesy to speak privately, I was able to voice my concerns and at least get more information on the occurrences of that day. However, after leaving that meeting, I received an email from his wife, Melissa, whom was not present for my conversation with Chad... That they were proceeding with removing my child from the school. That they can't meet my "requests" they assumed I had, considering no one met with me to ever hear them. I was given no courtesy in being involved in this decision... no meeting, no discussion or involvement. It really hurt me for my daughter. She didn't even get a chance to say goodbye to her friends. How abrupt and sad. With this new understanding I now know that a school that is not willing to work with parents in raising children is not one that I want my child in. It appears that Smart Start has a hard structure and care not about each individual child's needs-which says a lot when child care professionals KNOW (should know) how unique each child's temperament is and that each child may require something slightly different from the standard practice. Also including occurrences that don't regularly happen that may require the same flexibility in care. Clearly their priority isn't the "whole child" as they have expressed they are not staffed enough to foster arguably the most important developmental domain- social emotional, needs of each child individually and specifically. For these reasons, I do NOT support SmartStart Academy. I hope parents think twice before enrolling their child here.

My Daugther has been attending children's courtyard for over 2 years and she absolutely loves it…read morehere , her Amazing Teacher, Ms.Elena has gone and beyond on teaching and giving love and attention at the same my family and i are forever grateful to have found a place where i feel like my children are safe and care for.

The tours of the school was not great, both office managers were not nice and one didn't even greet…read moreme as I entered. The room I saw smelled all toys were put away and kids were in the room so not sure what they were going to play with kids were just wondering around with nothing to do, then after I was called and email multiple times to enroll as their summer fills up fast. No thanks

Great teachers and staff my little one learn so much from here. They taught her so many helpful…read morelife skills.

Today is a bittersweet moment as my daughter graduates from kindergarten at Just 4 Kids…read more I wasn't ready for her to move on to "big girl school" after preschool, but I have never once regretted having her here. The learning experience has been incredible, and the staff and teachers genuinely care about each child. They all play an important role in your child's growth, development, and enrichment. While I'm sad to be closing this chapter, I wanted to share our experience with other parents who are looking for a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for their little ones. I am so grateful for everything Just 4 Kids has done for my daughter. I 100% recommend them!

A Loving Christian Preschool We Truly Trust…read more As a mom of four, I've been through my fair share of preschools and daycares--some great, some not so great. My older two (now 9 and 8) went here years ago, and now my 3-year-old twins are enrolled. I can honestly say this is the best preschool we've ever been a part of. The teachers are amazing--patient, kind, and genuinely care about each child. The school is always spotless, the meals are home-cooked, and the education is incredible. They don't just teach academics--they also teach strong Christian values that I love seeing my kids carry home. When my oldest kids was little, we were struggling with behavioral challenges after some bad daycare experiences. From the moment they started here, everything changed for the better. They went into grade school prepared, confident, and happy--and I owe so much of that to this school. Now, with my twins, it's the same joy all over again. Pickups are always filled with happy kids, fun art projects, and stories about their day. I know my children are safe, loved, and thriving here. If you're looking for a preschool that feels like family, this is it.

Since my son started at this preschool he has gained so many friends and growing with them…read more He is now doing his ABCs , putting sentences together gained much more of a appetite not so picky anymore I've noticed. Love the school and the way that they teach and care for the kids.

I am truly happy to have found this gem of a daycare for my son. Ms. Maria , Ms. Diane and all the…read morestaff members have gone above and beyond to make me feel comfortable leaving him in their care. They treat him as if he were their own holding him, tending to his needs, and showing him so much love and affection. I feel incredibly blessed and would recommend this daycare to anyone looking for a place where their child will be treated like family.

My daughter has been attending this daycare for 3 years now and we have always loved it. They have…read morealways been communicative when anything changes and they update their activity board every month with the activities they'll be doing so parents are aware of what is going on. The teachers treat every child with kindness, respect, and genuine care. We've never had any issues and have always felt confident that our daughter is in good hands. Miss Maria (the director) has always been very nice with any changes in our daughter's schedule and has always tried to accommodate us in any way she can. It's clear how much she loves these kids. There was a time where she was out sick and her joy at seeing all the kids when she returned was heartwarming. We have another daughter who we will be sending to this daycare when she is old enough because we love it that much. We'll genuinely miss Kaleidoscope Children's and all the amazing teachers who have made such a positive impact on our family.

We've been using Small Beginnings for 4 years and we have 2 children. One child is transitioning…read moreinto AAE and our daughter will be going there for the next 2 years until she is ready for school. Audry and Joey are the most wonderful people. They've always been there for us and now, we are the best of friends. They are dedicated and professional. And very trustworthy. They've always been there for us.

I have noticed such a positive impact on my child's development from being enrolled at Sunrise and…read moreI know that it's because his teachers are invested and care about him and his growth. Activities are well thought out and my child has such a great time being here while learning social and emotional skills, fine motor skills, and beginning literacy. He is in good hands, I'm lucky to have found a place I can trust and that he loves.

From the owner: We are a licensed family home offering care for children 1 through 5 years of age. With over a…read morecombined 40+ years of experience, we are genuinely devoted to providing excellent service and attention to you and your family. We believe in creating a nurturing environment that is an extension of home. We provide home cooked meals, hands-on activities and individalized learning where your child will thrive! Please inquire via phone or email us at sunrisechildcare.abc@gmail.com to set up a tour."

love this daycare! I have had my oldest in it since she was 3 months and she's now going on 4 years…read moreold, and now I have my nine month old going, and I wouldn't want to send them to any other daycare around. The teachers are all amazing!

I absolutely love this place. It was hard to find a daycare my son would like. I was recommended…read moreto come here and they immediately gave him the attention he needed. He loves the open space and everything he can play on. It makes my day at work much easier knowing his somewhere he enjoys.

Gingerbread is a fun learning environment. Teachers work together to keep the children entertain…read morewith creative arts and curriculum throughout the school year.we are all family here

From the owner: Gingerbread Learning Center in Apple Valley, California is a daycare center that makes it possible…read morefor your little one to learn and grow in a safe, clean and fun environment. If you have a child that you would like to enroll in any of the following, contact Gingerbread Learning Center to schedule a tour: Off Track program, before and after school care, pre-kindergarten (4-5 year old's attending kindergarten in the fall), Age, 3-4 program, Age 2/3 program. If you are searching for the best preschool in Apple Valley, CA you will definitely be impressed with all that they have to offer at Gingerbread Learning Center.

Love this school. All three of my kids graduated from VVCS and were very well prepared. I think…read morethe teachers and staff are huge because they care and really know the kids. I would definitely recommend!

I don't even know where to start, I attended this school for 4 years, when I first started in 5th…read moregrade I thought it was cool and different, a couple months later my 5th grade teacher got fired, the rest of that school year we didn't have a teacher, the next year I attended I was in 6th grade, Mrs Lee was my teacher I loved her she was good and taught decent, when I got to 7th grade Vvcs took a turn and made everyone hate themselves and like all the teachers were stupid and I could never truly grasp the concept due to the teachers being as slow as the students and just passing people, the school is far from Christian, in 8th grade is when it took a turn and made my and a lot of people I knows mental health bad because of girls bullying and getting away with it, the school bathrooms are terrible, one of them reeks of mildew and poo poo, like 5 stalls were missing locks, and at the end of the school year, the student bathroom had finally gotten fixed after 2 years of people being able to see you through the stalls and open the door and it really was just embarrassing, the school constantly smelt funky throughout the fields and you could smell that distinct smell from the field to the classrooms, Mind you they we'rent even redoing the grass. Teachers aren't fair, the only good teacher there was Mr Ratliff, which is leaving, and Mrs gates who actually taught and helped students, that's all I have to say but seriously it's an embarrassing school run and make sure your students don't go, also the teachers are so nosey, and all up in the students business like wow.