My husband and I were shopping for daycares for my 2-year-old, and we hit the jackpot with Sunny…read moreSmiles in Newbury Park! She loves Ms. Alina and Mr. Peter, who ran a successful daycare in Hollywood for around 30 years before moving to our neck of the woods recently. They have competitive pricing, and their prices for full-day care covers 3 meals and 2 snacks, including fresh fruit from the trees in their backyard. I wanted to help get the word out since they are building a new day care business in our area (they are already fully licensed here). We've only been with them for a week and a day, but they already feel like home. Peter and Alina are friendly and responsive and give tours if you want to contact them directly: 805-390-3830.

Our granddaughter needed a preschool that was warm and friendly. We found the perfect place at Luv…read moreBug Child Daycare. The location was convenient and the home had ample rooms and outside areas for the children to play. Miss Aubrye welcomes the children with a smile and hug, if needed. Our girl loved being there and made friends with several of the other children. She learned a lot and is now attending TK. Thank you to the staff at Luv Bugs!

Our son started with Luv Bugs when he was just about 3 months old, and we truly couldn't have asked…read morefor a better beginning for him. From day one, Aubrye and Suzy and the rest of the gang felt like family -- not just caretakers. Every morning when we arrived, his whole face would light up the moment he saw them. It was so reassuring for us as parents. Over the next year and a half, we watched him grow, learn, and absolutely thrive in their care. The environment Aubrye creates is so thoughtful and enriching and just bright and happy -- there was always some kind of gentle stimulation, an activity, or a new experience planned for the kids. Even at such a young age, we could tell he was learning so much just by being there. Their communication was also wonderful, especially when he was little and every detail (read: poop schedule) was important. We always knew how his day went, cute things he did, and anything they noticed. It made us feel completely at ease and genuinely supported. We always felt the pricing was very fair -- especially given the top-notch care, warm home environment, and the way they use technology to keep families connected. I'm so grateful that our baby got his start with Aubrye and Suzy -- they made such a beautiful mark on him, and on us. Any family would be lucky to have them.

When I had to go back to work after having my first and only child, I was scared, nervous, and…read moreanxious about where I would put my son at ONLY FOUR MONTHS old. Searching for the right daycare for our son wasn't easy. We searched and searched online, talked with friends and neighbors, and checked the California licensing website (http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Child-Care-Licensing/Resources-for-Parents). We had to consider several things for the care of our child: a safe environment, a caring teacher/caregiver, price, and hours. We made the leap and thankfully, Shadow Oaks Daycare not only met the minimum of our checklist, but ended up being so much more for our son. It was hard to "let go" of our son and place him into the arms of Elyssa - I mean, this was my first kid and I was trying to figure out how to balance breastfeeding and bottle, and figuring out naps! And yet, it was one of the best decisions I (we) made. He did so well with her and still does today. He has never arrived not wanting to go in and he's never left being upset. Why? Because of love. I believe that he is genuinely loved by Elyssa and she gently guides and navigates him throughout the day and with the other kids. There's a little structure and very, very light programming, but mostly love and snuggles. As Elyssa said and several websites on babies pointed out, he eventually followed a routine of bottles, lunch, and naps. And along the way he picked up some sign language and songs, as well as new friends. At first, as I even told her, I was a little jealous - heck I am a first time mom and I had a mix of emotions, but now I am just GRATEFUL. It is so important to me that my child has an extension of folks that care for him, not just "babysit" him. * The house is away from major streets. It is simple, clean, and safe. * Toys are just the right amount and type for infants to early toddlers. * The daycare has not been cited for any issues to my knowledge and research (at least definitely not during our time). * There is a tv that is used at times to entertain the kids (but depends on age range of current attendees) but even when that has been on it's been phonics related material. She reads books to them daily. Other items to note is that while she doesn't "officially" provide food to the kids, yes, of course snacks (e.g. good ol' cheerios) are available and back up milk if you've forgotten it. You have to provide diapers and she is diligent about using gloves when changing your child. You also provide your own lunch/snacks for your child. So far during our time, there were no children with peanut allergies so if your child has one, notify her and I'm pretty sure she will accommodate. Our son will be moving onto pre-school soon and she has been so generous with her time in allowing us some wiggle room as we figure out our start date. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me via yelp, especially if you are a first time mom. I've been there - making this decision didn't come lightly for me and it may not be for you either. Happy to help you with some info if you need it.

My son has been going here for two years and I love it. It is a small home daycare with a loving…read moreenvironment. Elyssa, the owner, is wonderful with babies and toddlers and treats the kids like they are her own and part of the family. I never have to feel worried while he is there because I know he is well taken care of and well loved. This place is a gem. Thank you Elyssa!

I cannot say enough amazing things about Lovely Bees and Iryna. Our daughter is absolutely thriving…read morebecause of her. Iryna is incredibly thoughtful in how she builds her days, creating themes for each week, integrating music classes, and coming up with the coolest crafts. She also provides amazing food each day, so much so that our daughter is disappointed in what we cook on the weekends! At the last daycare my daughter went to, it was always a battle to drop her off. But now she walks right in with barely a glance goodbye and is sad to leave. She is so taken care of and loved at Lovely Bees, we are so grateful.

Iryna is an amazing teacher with infinite patience and kindness. Her ability to create interesting…read moreactivities with an educational focus is amazing. Food is also a specialty of this daycare where all food is produced with an eye on nutrition as well as taste. All of the parents are more than satisfied with the operation of this daycare.

Valerie and her daycare are far more than we ever expected. They are truly family. The care,…read moredevelopment, and love our children got here was amazing. We even drove out of our way to go here after we moved for our second born. She was very reasonable in price and provided great variety in food too. My kids ate everything with them and nothing with me The quality of this family is barn none and always went to extra lengths for our family. The home is clean with lots of toys and educational toys and great outside your kid will have the time of their life.

My kids have been going to Valerie for over 2 years. They have learned so much since starting due…read moreto the small environment of kids and the careful attention she gives all of her kiddos. My kids have loved every second of being at her house and can't wait to tell me about all the fun songs they sang and the cool activities they did. I HIGHLY reconnect Valerie if you are looking for a safe, small place for your kids

Little Blessings is just that, a blessing. Mz Liz is loving and attentive, and my son loves being…read morethere. Most mornings he runs into her arms for hugs, and rarely does he get upset at me leaving. I was dreading the day I would have to put my son in daycare, but knowing how comfortable he is with us leaving him there and how much he loves Ms Liz, just makes it so much easier. He gets excited in a morning when I say "Do you want to go to school". :) Most days when we show up for pick up he runs into our arms, but some days he keeps on playing and doesn't want to leave lol. The daycare room is cozy, welcoming and clean. Then there's the relaxing nap area, and the fun outdoor play area. I'm so glad we went with Ms Liz's home daycare and not a bigger facility. We have a 2nd on the way and hope to put him with Ms Liz too.

From the moment we stepped inside little blessing we knew this was the place for our little one…read more Located in a safe gated community it immediately put all our worries at ease. Ms. Lizz is an amazing person that runs a perfect day care for our son and many others. We are very grateful we found little blessing!

I'm hoping this doesn't get too long but here goes nothing…read more.. Our family has been part of the Kindercare community for several years now and the experience has been nothing short of wonderful and in many ways, life-changing. Our daughter "graduated" from Kindercare last year after spending nearly 2 years there, and she is now at our local public school and thriving in TK! The structure, curriculum and most importantly, the kindness and care from the teachers and staff truly prepared her for success. I still remember when she first started there, she was hesitant, unsure and struggling with confidence, especially when holding a pencil. She would melt to the ground ha! I had a great conversation with Ms Linda about my concerns, and she along with Ms Priscilla, poured their hearts into building my daughter up. Fast forward to "graduation", my daughter left the class READING. Their focus on phonics, patience and love for teaching made all the difference. Today, she is as confident as they come and genuinely LOVES going to school. For that, I am beyond grateful!! Because of this incredible experience, our youngest son now attends Kindercare as well. He's been there since the "baby class" and has grown so much. In fact, even though he is technically eligible for TK in the fall, my husband and I have chosen to keep him at Kindercare for another year because of how much we value their program. That decision says everything about the trust and confidence we have in this school. As a busy family with two working parents, Kindercare makes it easy. Providing the meals is a game-changer. We love following the pictures and schedule updates in the Kindercare app. The pic attached is one of the many photos we get of the kids at play. They have fun family engagement activities on holidays which can be fun! We love the Halloween event! I have met so many "mom friends" here and even though their children have left Kindercare, we still make a point to get together to hangout, have a happy hour or playdate at the park with or without our Kinderkids. When you have kids excited to go to school, nothing feels better. And every time we walk through the doors, we feel like part of the family. We are thankful we found a second HOME at Kindercare.

Our son has been at the Thousand Oaks KinderCare infants program for over 6 months now and it's…read morebeen a great experience so far. We love their focus on complying with safety regulations and documenting important details of the day's events through photos, videos, and notes in the KinderCare app. Our son enjoys time with all of his wonderful teachers like Ashley, Alyssa, Maria, Amy, Grace, and his BFF Kim. Although it can get a bit hectic, as expected with all the energetic kids, it seems like the teachers have genuine support from management, Nikki and Lisa, and that everyone strives to do their best for the kids. The teachers' impressive memory of our son's activities, especially in the chaos of many kids doing many things, is really useful reference for how to continue our childcare at home in the evening. It's impossible to know every single detail and metric of the center's operations, and moreover, the long-term strategy and potential incentive shifts of KinderCare as a large corporation that recently became publicly traded. One really positive and reassuring sign for this center specifically is the long average tenure of the teachers. This center's leadership is certainly doing something well to retain its staff, some of whom have been there for decades. In our experience, the staff seem supported and everyone has been so helpful and responsive whenever we've had any concerns or questions, including consistently picking up the phone on the rare times that we call. Childcare can be thankless work that goes underappreciated and some days must be overwhelming, so we truly appreciate these hardworking teachers for taking care of our little one!

Tracy is definitely as good as it gets! We just left her daycare, (time to go to big kid school,)…read moreAFTER 6 YEARS, and she will sorely be missed. I had my two children attend her daycare full time. My son, from age 1 year to the time he started kindergarten at 5yo. My daughter, from 4 months old, to 5 years. We had gone through some rough years with the kiddos - difficulty potty training, tantrums, picky eating, etc. Tracy went above and beyond to work with me and my kids, in the most loving and gentle way possible. My kids are now flourishing in school and it's no doubt due to Tracy! This is not an ordinary "at home center." The kids are not left in front of the tv for hours. She does curriculum with the older kids, arts and crafts, dancing, singing, playing inside and out - and promotes a healthy environment of sharing and being safe. She always gave every parent a quick report at the end of the day and let us know if anything needed to be addressed. I 100% trust her, and that, in and of itself, is priceless! My kids actually consider her to be like a second mom. No one could ask more than that. Highly, highly recommend Tracy and Daydreamer's.

Wow... After a few minutes of asking typical questions like what are your hours, how many kids do…read moreyou currently have, what ages, when do you have availability, any apps used for parent communication etc. Tracey was for some reason not only getting snippy with me but immediately tried to refer me a resource for finding other daycare centers. Everything she answered was doable since my job situation was changing quickly and she had availability, I never implied that her service wouldn't work for us but she couldn't wait to get me off the phone. You are in the service of children, if you don't have the patience for very typical questions asked of all daycares than how are you supposed to have loving patience for children that need more than 5 mins. of your time??? So rude.