Our son attended downtown kindercare from 5 months to 2.5 and we cannot say enough good things…read moreabout every part of this place. From infants to toddlers he was genuinely known and loved at every stage by not only his teachers but the whole staff. We were amazed at what he learned and the variety of foods he ate and loved the photos and updates we received each day through the app. The center director, Christina, was always available for questions or concerns we had and you could feel that his teachers enjoyed spending time with the kids. An out of state move is the only reason we left and they threw a little going away party in his classroom and left us with the sweetest book of artwork and even sweeter memories. We are so glad we chose this Kindercare to help shape our sons first couple years and will forever be grateful for the care and love the entire staff provided during his time there.

Great staff, great communication, feel our child is safe here (which says a lot). Especially like…read morethe app they have that provides updates and pictures of the kids so parents know what is going on.

Do not recommend! So…read moreincredibly disappointed with Sonshine daycare AND the church. I registered my daughter and paid the $70 fee and she was to start in about a week however within 3 days the governor shut down public schools completely due to covid. I reached out to the day care and director David and let them know we would be postponing her start date until I have more information about covid and if my employer was shutting down as well. Within a couple days the daycare was completely shut down to non essential workers as well. I called the church as I couldn't get through to the daycare and was told they were temporarily closed. A couple weeks later I called the daycare and left a message asking if I could please be reimbursed for our registration fee since my daughter never started due to Covid. I didn't hear back for a week and still no returned calls but rather an email saying " sorry we don't refund registration fees". Now if I had changed my mind and wanted my daughter to go somewhere else then I understand not being able to refund. However schools, employers and the daycare were temporarily shut down so I feel the right thing to do would be to refund me my money. David the director refused to do so, so I emailed the church from their main website, a week passed and no response. I called in and left a message with the receptionist of the church and still no response and another week has passed. So incredibly disappointed in the lack of professionalism and care, blown away that a Christian church and preschool would treat people this way. Again my daughter never started due to state regulations from Covid in which schools, daycares and employers were shut down, why would I not be reimbursed??

Our grandsons have been attending Sonshine for about 5 months. They are young, 1 and 3. The boys…read moreadjusted quickly and the staff is very caring and obviously fond of each child. They provide a good balance of structured activities with many opportunities for peer interaction and free play.

My child attended My Bundle of Joy (Concordia) for less than a year and very disappointed with the…read moreowner Monet and her lack of management. We took our son out due to questionable providers, high turnaround in providers, last minute non-COVID closures and a very unlikeable owner. On our first day, I handed my 3-month old to a provider who was wearing 2 inch fake nails and I was mortified and thought it was a joke. I didn't say anything because I didn't want to be "that parent" but absolutely did not instill any confidence from day one. In the summer of 2021, the house shut down for one day because it was not licensed with the State of Oregon. Day care shut for a day with very late notice and there was no compensation for that one day of missed daycare due to their inability to maintain a legal license. Shortly after, a provider showed up drunk and was allowed to work (many differing stories but nonetheless worrisome). Monet was at the house next morning for drop-off trying to do damage control and was incredibly insincere and seemed to almost be laughing the situation off. Monet lacked communication skills and was unable to recognize and articulate the seriousness of the alleged incident. In December 2021, they received an Oregon Department of Education violation regarding poor crib safety management. Upon inspection, the State worker immediately removed the child from the crib and the State notified parents immediately. There was a laundry list of additional incidents that occurred during our short time. A child got locked in the bathroom in which the fire department was called, a child got outside and was left unattended with no one knowing, a child's food allergy was overlooked, and other questionable small incidents. When these concerns were brought to Monet's attention, she brushed them off and did not let us break our contract and dismissed them. Moreover, we told her we only stayed because of one of the house managers we liked (who recently abruptly left). She went on the defense and told me "shame on me" for not acknowledging the other providers. That is not how you respond to a concerned client let alone parent. Be careful of the 60-day cancellation clause because a lot happened in that time and any third party would have agreed that it would have been reasonable to break the contract due to the concerning events. We tried to give the benefit of doubt as these incidents occurred throughout the year but after talking to other parents, some left immediately while we tried to grapple with finding new care, which unfortunately took us a lot longer than expected. The providers were nice and my son got his basic needs met but after the multiple closures due to COVID (as expected), ongoing unscheduled closures and overall lack of organization. There was a clear environment of the providers being overworked, stressed and underpaid. I talked to other parents who were concerned that some of the caretakers had been in tears at drop-off/pick up due to the overwhelming stresses of management and daily duties. Regarding the house manager that left this week, Monet has not informed parents and the providers seem nervous and timid to discuss. There was no communication and when a house manager leaves, it should be immediately known since they are the main and first contact for parents. I assumed the house manager was on vacation but it wasn't until the end of the week that I found out (from the house providers) and still have not heard from Monet about the management change. Tomorrow is our last day there and we are very relieved because the house seems to be in shambles. Before registering, I read the very limited reviews and felt uneasy but didn't want that to deter us from signing up. In talking with other parents who attended MBOJ (3 at Concordia and 1 at Piedmont), none were impressed with the actual facility and agreeably turned off by the owner. We later discovered that My Bundle of Joy used to operate under a previous name "Cloud Nine, Inc." (I verified it on the Oregon Secretary of State business search and still active). We had heard from parents that they changed their legal name due to multiple negative reviews they had received under the previous name. A major red flag that made our choice to leave even more secure. I understand day care is neither accessible or affordable. I wish our experience would have been more pleasant. When you are paying the same rate as a reputable school like Montessori or some other high-end infant programs, My Bundle of Joy simply does not compare nor come close. My intention is not to discourage parents but it's only fair to share our experience in hopes that future parents err on the side of caution with this establishment.

Our son went to MBOJ from 4 month - 18 months and we absolutely loved it. The only reason we pulled…read morehim out was because we are moving out of state, otherwise we would have kept him in as long as possible! The staff was wonderful and taught him a ton of new things. He came home having eaten foods we could never get him to try, saying new words, and even learned sign language. We never once thought twice about dropping him off in their care. I would highly recommend MBOJ for anyone looking for childcare!

Bridgid is freakin awesome. I gush. She is dedicated, creative, and completely professional…read morethroughout. She also has some great earrings that my baby was enthralled with. We're sad to lose her as our primary child care provider but happy that she's doing well in her career, (she is leaving us to pursue a teaching position at a Montessori school). My husband has suggested I lock myself and our child around her ankles to keep her from leaving. We might still try that.

Bridgid is clearly the best child caregiver we have ever worked with. She is energetic, creative,…read moreengaging, and genuinely loves interacting with the children in her care. Our family has challenged her through the years with active twins, a fussy infant, and high-energy antics. But she is a true professional and can handle our three children with ease and good humor. She has taught us and our children wonderful techniques for child development that she has learned in her Montessori education. We are fortunate to have found her, and hope to be working with her for many more years.

We have been at Kidspace for two yes. I've been holding off on writing a review because there are…read moreno words I could write to accurately describe the level of care, compassion, thoughtfulness, curiosity, and love for learning that exudes every inch of this school. My kid asks to go to school almost every day. My mind is at ease at drop off off, and when I pick her up, she is usually beaming about what they did in school that day. As a bonus, she has made several great friends. In my personal experience in observing many preschools and interacting with their children and staff as part of my job, many are just meeting the basic needs. Yes, the children are usually safe. But are they engaged? Educated thoughtfully? Do they feel like part of the school family? Do YOU? At Kidspace they are and you will! Kidspace is magical and a revelation. ALL children should have the opportunity to attend a preschool THIS GOOD! The owner is also actively exploring bringing back the Kindergarten program starting in the 2023-2024 school year! Check them out!

There are not enough adjectives to describe how great this preschool is. The owners and teachers…read moreare extremely knowledgeable, kind, and caring humans. Both of my children attended Kidspace starting at 3 years old and it really felt like home to us until they moved to Kindergarten. They got a great start to their learning life and with this solid foundation have become vibrant inquisitive learners who enjoy school, reading and being in Nature. My kids loved the Nature School component of Kidspace too! Nothing beats being in the woods & climbing trees as part of their play based curriculum.

I wish there were more of these around. The staff and other kids here were super friendly. My 3…read moreyear old had a great time and made new friends while we were busy getting things done. Great rate to drop off, for home projects or date nights. We will definitely be back! Thanks again!

Best daycare this side of Texas! My son has gone there off…read moreand on for seven years and now my daughter has started going there for a year and a half. It's been a positive social experience for the both of them. In fact we often credit their outgoing personalities and ability to make friends to the community of friends they make there. The owners become very bonded with the kids and we always feel good about leaving the there. It's also been the best way for us to get out for a nice late night dinner due to it's close proximity to downtown via Burnside.

My oldest has been going to Shirley's Daycare for 3 years and he's progressed so much. Shirley…read moreleaves room for curiosity and let's the children's interests lead their learning. I'm grateful that she exists and happy my youngest gets to follow in his brother's footsteps.

We love Shirley's! We've had 3 kids go to her in home daycare over the years. Our toddler is with…read moreher now and absolutely adores it. They get outside daily, there's a fun backyard and are walking distance to a great small park. They do fantastic crafts everyday, play games/puzzles and read lots of books. I can't recommend her enough!

I am so thankful for our time at Cadence Academy. Both my daughter and son attended preschool here…read moreand I cannot express my gratitude enough. Everyone was so friendly, knowledgeable and kind. One of my kids has learning differences and his teacher and the rest of the staff were so committed, gentle and consistent with him. We felt so safe and loved. When we walked through the front door in the mornings, it felt like a cozy, familial environment. I knew my kids were safe and adored. My son is now in kindergarten and he keeps asking to go back and visit. I highly recommend Cadence Academy.

Such an amazing preschool!! I loved all the staff , so welcoming and very attentive to each and…read moreevery child! I'd highly recommend bringing your kids here