I was at a stand still with child care as my son was recently diagnosed with autism & is non…read moreverbal. I am a single mother who works full time with a teenager and two little ones. It is extremely hard to find the right place for my son without being turned away, not fitting my schedule, or not being accepting of therapists dropping in. When I was ready to give up I came across Smith Family Daycare & upon inquiry Ms. Jackie gave me meaningful advice and literally left me in tears. Not only did she recommend resources that I am still using for my son but now he is comfortable at a place where he gets his weekly speech therapy, they work perfectly with my schedule & my son is speaking more words than he ever has. They even open the daycare 30 mins earlier than scheduled to work with my schedule! I am so thankful/ grateful I found them. Out of the three daycares my family has been with, I find this one the best. I am comfortable through the day, I'm not getting calls left and right at work, and they always show up on time. The staff is caring and delightful and do their best, always. It takes a village to raise a child & they really help more than what is expected of a child care facility. Highly recommended!

Smith family daycare has been in business for over 35yrs. Ms. Jackie is an amazing woman and her…read morestaff are just as pleasing. I love the pre-k program they have set up for my children so that they are ready for kindergarten. All four of my children have been with Smith family daycare and I will definitely recommend Ms. Jackie childcare again. Oh yea I love the arts and crafts and music time my children learned.

The best pre-K teacher in town! Always putting God first in everything they do, including caring…read morefor and nurturing the children under their guidance. I will continue to recommend OVPS, as two generations of my family have been touched by their kindness and dedication.

My daughter is 3 years old and absolutely loves this preschool! She doesn't speak English yet, but…read morethe teachers have been incredibly patient and supportive. They make her feel comfortable and included. She comes home happy and excited and I can see how much she enjoys being there. All of them are very attentive and caring. She has learned so much in a short time!

Thank you to Ms.Eppy for having a place where kids can learn and have fun. My 3 year old has…read moredeveloped great communication skills in all areas. Since she started daycare. I can't thank her enough for having the patience to care for my daughter. Not to mention. She loves her like her own. Thank you so much Ms.Eppy! You are amazing

When i walked into this Daycare first how clean it was. The children looked very happy dancing.read more

What a great community family daycare!…read more My two year old daughter attended Davis Family Daycare for several months and she loved it.  Before she was even born I had her enrolled in Montessori school because of their waiting list, but she was no where near ready to go. I explained my situation to Mr Keenan, the owner of Davis Family Daycare, and he said they would work with her. The staff was fantastic and worked with her speech and occupational delays, and before I knew it she was coming home saying new words and reciting her ABC's and numbers.   Mr Keenan is great with the kids, and they all seem to really love both him and his staff. I can't thank them enough.

My grandson has been attending Davis Family Day Care since January 2021. I'm giving it 5 stars…read morebecause my grandson is very happy each day coming in and leaving, (sometimes not wanting to leave), ha! ha! *This is SO important. The other children are happy as well. The outside area is set up super great for the kiddo's. I LOVE that most of the day is spent outdoors. The child care givers are amazing, kind, organized and professional. My grandson has never had diaper rash, his plastic containers I send food in are washed and placed back in my grandsons bag. My grandson takes long naps during the afternoon, (also very important). Keenan has always been professional, concerned about the welfare of his clients, and is constantly making improvements. I am really happy I was able to place my precious 2yr. old grandson at Davis Family Day Care.

My son started here about a year ago and Brighter Beginnings has been a Godsend for us. Prior to…read morethis, my son had a mild speech delay (thanks Covid) and was in speech therapy lessons. While I believe the therapy lessons were helping, it wasn't until my son started school here that his vocabulary and speech dramatically improved. The director, Ms. Britnee and all of his teachers have been wonderful and really care for their students. My son LOVES his teacher, Ms. Jenny and is always asking about her on his way to school. My son has learned so much just in the year he's been here and he continues to learn something new every time I pick him up from school. Thank you Brighter Beginnings :)

I really wanted to like this childcare program. It was first experience with any kind of school and…read morehaving our daughter away from home. We did a trial and I decided to immediately remove her from their care and never look back. It's truly heartbreaking to walk into a classroom where the children are doing their Christmas performance and not see your child with the rest of the kids singing. My daughter was no where to be found in the crowd of kids and she wasn't with a teacher. I panicked and looked for her on my own.. only to find her in ALONE in the adjacent classroom walking around crying in the dark. Unacceptable and would never have my child put in this kind of situation again. This was neglectful.

Writing this review again because my original one was removed. I'm sharing this for my fellow…read moremilitary families and other parents who take safety seriously. I stopped by and noticed that the kids had clearly just finished lunch their lunch pales and food were still sitting outside on the tables. I called the center using the phone located near the back window, and although it rang, no one ever answered the phone or came to the door. That's a major red flag. Imagine a parent having an emergency and not being able to get ahold of anyone inside. Situations like this matter especially when you're trusting a facility with your child's care and safety.

I went to this school in 2017.I am now about to be in middle school.Back a few years ago this…read moreschool wasn't called shepherds fold.it was called Gardena valley. Every day i was always eager to go to school and if your looking for a school that's prefect for your little ones this is the perfect place! Special shout out to Ms. Erma and Mrs.Laura you guys made my preschool year the best!

Our daughter has been at PCMA since she was 18 months old and she will be having her last summer…read morethere this year - it is bittersweet. She will be going to TK in the fall. Over the past 2 and half years, we have seen significant growth in her emotional and mental well being. We do not have any close family near by so initially she had a hard time warming up to the teachers/support she did not see on a normal basis. The teachers, directors and the Montessori approach made it easier for her to become the little confident person she is today in which I thank them for their care and support. Additional Notes: The school itself is located on PCH so it is a busy during rush hour. There are times that getting in and out of the school can be troublesome. However, the school itself feels secure and I didn't worry too much about her safety as there are a lot of gates. Since we have been there for a while, we have seen a few changes in staff and was questionable at times. However, the current director does her best to manage the changes and notifies the parents as soon as possible. The director and teachers are very caring and do their best to accommodate the changes as well. The school uses an app for communication about your child and it is very convenient as they update throughout the day such as meals and if they took a nap, etc. It made me feel less anxious. I do feel that they are aligning well with the academics while fully embracing the Montessori guidance. My daughter does well with independent play and loves to learn. She shows an interest in many subjects. Thank you PCMA for the good memories and we will miss you guys!

We absolutely adore his teachers. One of them we actually met at our previous school--she later…read morejoined PCMA and told us about it, which ultimately led us here. Both teachers, Ms. Angie and Ms. Marizol, are truly wonderful with our son. They are encouraging, engaging, patient, and fun. We were told that it can take some children 1-3 months to stop crying after drop-off, but our son stopped crying after just the first week, which speaks volumes about the kindness and care they show him. What impressed us even more is how quickly we began to see growth. After just his first week, our son learned to sneeze into his arm, and we've noticed him forming his sentences more and more each day. The school provides weekly curriculum updates, which we love, and they also focus on a monthly book, reinforcing learning in a thoughtful, intentional way. It truly reflects an authentic Montessori learning style. The campus itself is adorable, spacious, and thoughtfully designed for children. The activities offered are precious and intentional, from the Thanksgiving kiddie potluck to Spirit Week and the Christmas recital. Another huge plus is that the school offers lunch and snacks for an additional $100 per month, which is very reasonable and takes a lot of daily stress off parents. The only con I would note is the number of days off throughout the year while still requiring full monthly tuition. This can be challenging, as it requires parents to take multiple days--and even weeks--off work. That said, it is the only downside we've experienced. We initially gave this school 5 stars, and while we still love and appreciate the teachers, it's important to note that a rating reflects the entire experience--including management. Since we don't deal with administration daily, it hasn't impacted us as much, but our confidence in upper management isn't what it once was. It's still a good option overall, especially because of the teachers--but don't expect the same level of excellence across the board.

A few things to consider before leaving your child here. Parking for drop off and pick up is…read morehorrible; the house is on a narrow street with very limited parking. The owners don 't leave enough parking available so be prepared to wait. Also, the side of their house looks like it went through a fire. I visit friends nearby often and it has been like that for at least a year and a half. I can only imagine what the inside looks like. Finally, I can't count the number of times I've heard kids crying or even screaming when I go by. I would not subject my kids to that.

This is Home based daycare. I got a few chances to pick up grandson. Ziba is really friendly and…read moreawesome with the kids. The grandson has picked up a few Farsi words.

I have been bringing my children here for 2 years and couldn't be happier. The teachers are…read moreincredibly warm, attentive, and treat the children as if they were their own . Every day, my child is greeted with a genuine smile and feels safe and loved. The communication from the staff is excellent, and we always feel informed about their daily activities and milestones . It truly is a second home for my kids !

Horrible! My child went there for less than a wk. The first day they were unaware I had made…read morearrangements w/the director my child to start. The teachers were clueless. The second day they called to complain that ny child was in a pull up. He was 2 about to turn 3 at the time and had just learned to potty on his own. Since he was transitioning from head start to this center I thought I'd put the pullup in case he would have an accident given that it was anew environnement and wouldnt know where the restroom was. I got a call from Pam stating "your child was wearing a pull up this is going to be a problem." Gave me no chance to explain anything or my reasoning I didnt know there was a rule against wearing pull ups! 3rd day i get a call that he was agressive and hit a teacher. He had been in head start for months and never had an issue with any teacher which keads me to think that someone did not know how to interact with him. He had a minor speech delay at the time as well so it was bad. Pam eluded to my child being a problem & pretty much forced me to say I wouldn't be bringing him back. The teacher appeared to have some delays herself. She closes her eyes for extended periods of time & take a while to get words out. The whole place was strange and Pam has no manners or tact when addressing behaviors. She seems to think that you talk and care for children like an adult. If you're considering this child care center go somewhere else.