My granddaughter has attended this absolutely spectacular Child Care Center for almost two years…read more From the first day we have seen her thrive with a level of professional care and support we never imagined possible. Oak Street has given her remarkable social skills and an outstanding head start on reading, communication and other skills that promise to place her a step above those children she will be joining in school in just a few years.

From the owner: Providing quality child care to Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and PreK/Kindergarten children for…read moreover 20 years in the Historic Downtown Market District of Eugene Oregon

I don't have enough space to write all the things I love about this school... The teachers and…read morestaff have a level of presence, compassion and care for the students that is unparalleled. I never thought I would send my children to anything other than public school and I feel so blessed that we found the Eugene waldorf school. My children are thriving here in all the ways and they are developing into such well adjusted, smart kids who are genuinely excited to learn. Thank you EWS.

Eugene Waldorf school focuses on each individual child. educators guide students through…read moretraditional academics by blending the arts and sciences rather than keeping them siloed. This approach helps teach a full understanding of the interconnected nature of the world around us. With plenty of outdoor time and no screens, this school is exactly what learning during childhood should be.

Our son went to Brighter Beginnings from 1 to 2-1/2. We really appreciate the safe and clean…read moreenvironment Deb provides. He really loved it and still mentions Deb and his friends there. Highly recommended!

This has been our daughter's second home for almost three and a half years. It is a wonderful…read moreplace. Deb is an energetic and creative teacher who engages the kids in all manner of activities. Not only does she create learning units and lesson plans, but she regularly provides the kids with play time outside all year round--a necessity for my outdoor-loving child. My daughter begins kindergarten this fall, and she has said on more than one occasion that she "doesn't want to move on from Deb's." It has been a very positive experience for us having her at Brighter Beginnings, and we're thankful to have found such a safe, warm place for her to spend her pre-K days. I can highly recommend this business!

I couldn't recommend this school enough- not only did my child grow his social skills & emotional…read morereasoning, he was encouraged to develop at his own pace and became an avid reader by age 4. Kelsey is sensitive & conscious, and makes sure to include diverse curriculum and conversations (age appropriate of course) about cultural, physical, and socio-economical differences. She trusts the natural intuition of kids, and embraces their curiosity- even when getting into the "tough" territory. I always had complete faith in her to answer my precocious kid's surprise questions, that at times have caught me off guard, and we as a family learned many lessons from Kelsey's cool, calm, and kind way of approaching the world. My son is now almost 8 years old, and he consistently looks back at this time with Kelsey as some of his favorite memories.

This home based preschool is a beautiful blend of Montessori and Waldorf curriculum. Teacher…read moreKelsey's approach is gentle, holistic, and supportive, and she is well-organized with parent communication and calendars/administrative pieces. The environment she has created fosters curiosity, creativity, imagination, problem-solving, engineering, and overall confidence building. Additionally, she connects with other educators for supplemental opportunities such as yoga and music. Teacher Kelsey invests in continued education and training, as well as a variety of certifications for the school. Our family was enrolled for two years with Little Stompers and feel deeply grateful to have found such a wonderful school and teacher!

Has totally gone down hill the past year. Used to be great, now not so much. Teaching style and…read morecurriculum is rigid and staff is clearly burnt out. Disappointed.

This is an amazing Preschool & Kindergarten. The staff all really care about the kids & make this a…read morewonderful place for them. We've sent all three of our kids here and they all LOVED IT! It seems like a lot of the parents get involved & there's lot of support. Send your kids thru Big Little School & you'll be very happy you did.

If you are considering a private school for your little one please check them out. The teachers…read moreare impressive. We are in our third year of attendance and look forward to an exciting year.

My daughter attended NDS for four months, during their summer program and the first six weeks of…read morefirst grade. I believe that the teachers at the school are passionate and truly want to teach kids and love the ones that are at the school. However, I feel that due to the way the school is structured, there is an utter lack of continuity and communication between the staff. Very little communication happens between any of them. On three different occasions I had to have a family member or babysitter pick up my child. Every time I told her teacher assuming she could pass the information to the pertinent people, every time the aftercare provider both did not know and really didn't care who was picking up my kid. In the morning before school starts there is only one person watching the kids and it is utter chaos. Children are running around in a hallway, the lunchroom and in another room. Unless you seek out the person in charge of them all, she would have absolutely no idea who was there or not. There are way too many kids for one person to watch. I find this to be true after school as well. There is only one phone for the whole school, which is in the preschool room, it gets monitored by the owner and teacher of preschool kids when he can check the phone. If you have an emergency or need to talk to them right away, your best bet is to go down there. Field trips are a mess. Aside from myself having issues with the two that happened while my daughter went to school there, I know several other parents who don't allow their kids to go unless they can go as well. Overall I find the education program is probably decent and the small class size cap is obviously a bonus. The price is much much lower than what you would pay at other private schools in town as well, but now I think you get what you pay for. I believe that there is a lot of possibility for the school if NDS would get a bit more organized. For my family, the safety concerns at the school outweighed the much reduced cost of their program and we ended up going to another school that costs twice as much and getting twice as much for our money.

My family and I just started here, but already we know it's a perfect fit. The space is warm and…read morewelcoming, as is the teacher. My son loves this school and we're looking forward to many more years at Patterson!

I've been involved with Patterson for 4 years having sent my 2 kids through. We also plan on…read moreenrolling our third as well! Patterson is a fabulous introduction to school for Pre-K kids. The parents are all very involved and the play based curriculum is amazing. The teacher is energetic, always thinking of new ways to engage the kids in whatever song, story or project they might be doing. It is a very nurturing environment for any child and I feel so comfortable knowing my little ones are in such good hands when i am not in the classroom. Can't say enough great things about this school!

I've known Stacy since 1995, and I trust her with my children as much - if not more - than I trust…read moremy own family. In the two years my sons have been with her, their social skills, creativity, and knowledge have blossomed in ways that anonymous, big-name childcare centers never would have been able to foster. My five-year-old loves reading and my three-year-old can name plants and insects I didn't know existed. They know the water cycle, the life cycle of frogs, and how tomatoes grow, all because of time spent with Stacy and her skilled, excellent staff. They play outside, learn how to tumble, use sign language with their pre-verbal "school" mates, and care for animals in a safe, loving home. I'm moving to Portland; if I could bring Stacy with me as my nanny, I would. I don't know how I'm going to find anyone even half as amazing as she has been.

From the owner: About us: -We are a…read moreState Certified, In-home childcare, established in 2008 -We're open Monday thru Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm (we are closed on major holidays and two weeks a year) -We offer care for children 6 weeks to 12 years old (depending on space), Regardless of creed, race, religion, special needs, or anything else that makes us "different" ;) -We keep a clean and safe environment for the children, and have plenty of space to play! We have a large fenced in yard and small covered play area for rainy days. We are also close to a several great parks! -We are located off Maxwell Rd just before Hwy 99 and a quick drive to Royal/Barger areas, Hwy 99, Prairie Rd, Beltine, and NW Expressway. -We serve healthy and mostly organic and vegetarian meals, and can accommodate any diet needs. -We offer a structured preschool experience with all the comforts of home.

I recently contacted the Pastor of this church to see since my parents are deceased now if they…read morewere going to rebuild the fences in the back of the five houses that were adjusted due to the tower. Since my parents house is up for sale he said the agreement was he would only pay half. Mind you the church got a huge sum of money for installing that tower they remodeled the whole parking lot as all well as rebuilt the structure of the building. When I explained to him that when I did come to visit the people he has living in back of these homes reeve their engines, have bonfires, and are rather loud and these things go on in the late hours. I went on to state the tower killed all my parents plants, grass, and even effected my moms computerized Defibrillator which ultimately made her pass away. His response so your mom never owned a Cell Phone or Microwave?! I was appalled by this pastors behavior. He also went on to mock they mesh protectant that the home owners put on their home because they now know the danger of cell towers as well as the smart meters. This conversation was turned over to the local news channel where they will in return investigate the claims that numerous people in the Santa Clara Neighborhood group have made as well as the ongoing petition that is on Change.org. If you go to this church I pray that you are serving and praying to a god and not this disgusting greedy pastors version of god! A pastor of all people don't make fun of someone's pain and suffering! Maybe this explains why their is only 8 cars in the driveway on Sunday's!!!

I have been so lucky to find such wonderful care for my children. I have searched for quality child…read morecare for a long time, and these folks are amazing. Caring, kind and creative staff, breakfast and lunch, after school pick-up, all at a very reasonable cost. Long term staff with low turnover makes a stable and reliable environment. I can't compliment them enough.

EPCP was a great choice for our family. I was looking for more than childcare for my child; I…read morewanted a place where I could pop in or stay all day, and be part of his first introduction to school. And I wanted a community we could feel connected to. EPCP is all that. Parents work in the classroom as parent-teachers, so you have to be aware that not everyone will parent-teach the way you would. That can be challenging. The reward is seeing your child bloom among others, first-hand. The school has been in place for more than 50 years and the teacher for the two-year-olds has been teaching for more than 25. The older class (three- and four-year-olds) has had some fluctuation over the past year; our beloved teacher moved away and proved difficult to replace, but after some trial and error, a fresh and enthusiastic teacher seems to be fitting the bill. Though our family is moving on this year, I believe the community will thrive in the years to come. Tuition is low. The community is incredibly supportive. The school partners with local UO-based EC Cares to provide evaluations and assistance to kids who need a little extra attention. No school is perfect (hence four stars, rather than five) but EPCP is pretty awesome. Experience will vary based on your participation level, and that of the other families. We're going to miss EPCP for sure!