Both of my daughters have attended this school for preschool. I was extremely nervous at first…read morebecause I hardly let ANYONE watch them and if I do it's at MY house (where we have cameras inside cause I'm crazy protective). This school was placed closed to where I worked and also close to other family in case of emergency which made me wiling to give it a shot. 3 years later, I don't work there anymore however my child still attended for another year even though we moved on the complete opposite side of town because she loved this school so much. I'm so happy I let them take my children for their first few years because they are way OVER prepared for school now. My oldest in first grade now is extremely intelligent and further along than majority of her classmates. She excels at just about everything, and it's the school that did this, not me. I decided to keep her there instead of going to TK so that she could be with her sister one more year and go straight to kindergarten and I'm happy I did. So she skipped TK but was still at the top of her kindergarten class because of this place. My youngest whom just started TK today was again BEYOND prepared and so excited for class. There were SEVERAL students crying, kicking, trying to run out and screaming in the TK classroom at her new school because they were not ever introduced to this type of environment possibly. My daughter walked in confidently, found her name and was able to hang her stuff up by herself and sit down. She even said "I love it here" meanwhile kids were having the worst day of their life. If it weren't for this preschool I know we would have been one of those struggling parents and children as well. If I had not had my older child already in first grade I would have opted to keep my youngest at this preschool instead of TK because of how great my child was doing and how much she loved it. Both children have moved on as of this year now however they wouldn't be as well prepared as they were if it weren't for this awesome school! Sometimes my oldest still tells me things like "I miss the tacos from preschool".... Apparently they make good food for lunch too for the kids and I can't replicate it it's been 2 years come on, my tacos are good too. They also utilize an app that lets you communicate with teachers and they post pictures from their days or fun activities which is such a nice thing to get notified to in the middle of work. Will recommend this school always moving forward!!! They also have the cutest graduations at the end of the year for the oldest kids moving on.

My daughter has been going here a little over a year and Shannon and Kristie are fantastic! They…read moreare caring and create a great atmosphere for the kids. I was looking for reliability and they most definitely provide that. They're hours are 7am to 6pm. They use classroom dojo to communicate with you throughout the day and answer almost immediately if you have concerns and questions. I only gave a four because it makes me nervous that there is not a stronger security system to get inside. You don't enter a code or anything to enter. So just a personal preference and insecurity on my end. Definitely recommend this place to EVERYBODY.

My daughter was signed up to attend preschool this coming year. She has special needs and I…read moreinquired with Shirley as to whether her attending with an aide was possible. Her response was "It's too big of a distraction for the other kids. I don't know what to tell you. " She did offer for us to "try" it out but why on earth would I want to send my daughter to a place that didn't actually care about her well being in the first place. I felt that we were discriminated against because our child has special needs. Despicable. If you have a child that has special needs, don't even call. You will be disappointed. The attached picture shows that a child cannot be turned away simply bc they may need one on one care.

Miss Shirley and Miss Essie are God sends for our family! We have 2 boys that have gone here and 2…read moremore kids that will go in the future. Our boys have graduated from this school being able to read at a first or second grade level, or even above that! For a busy mom that can't teach my children everything I would want them to know before entering school, they teach them everything they need and beyond. I recommend Miss Shirley's to anyone I talk to about preschools in Ripon, they are the best!

Affordable school offers hot breakfast AND hot lunch. Graduates are at kindergarten level and are…read moreleaders academically. Overheard a student say, "my teacher really cares about me." That's what I'm looking for in a preschool!

All three of my children have attended Parkwood Christian Preschool, they absolutely loved the…read moreschool. what a great school very affordable and great program. Where else can your preschool aged child get an education and two hot meals all while you work. We love the school and all the teachers. Take your children to Parkwood Christian Preschool and you will not regret it.

I can't say enough about this preschool and Ms. Alicia (owner) , and Ms. Amy! They were born to…read morework with kids! They truly have a deep concern and affection for each of the kids that attend this preschool. My son has a speech delay and they made me feel so welcomed! They're constantly cheering him on and believe in his continued improvement. They'll do anything to help him! It really feels like I became part of a community when we enrolled him. He's blossomed and I can't wait to see his continued growth!!!

This place is really a mixed bag. Both my son's attended. Our oldest was labeled a problem child,…read morewhile the youngest almost never had an issue. As parents, we stayed involved and had several meetings to find a solution for our oldest, but nothing seemed to work. Low and behold, he is off to Kindergarten and getting nothing but rave reviews. We enjoyed the afternoon care people. I can say for certain, teacher Cathy was an absolute joy. However, the director is a bit harsh. On a couple of occasions my wife and I got there without our presence being known and heard some very harsh tones used even on very small children.. the demeanor seemed to disappear when we made ourselves known. Unfortunately, the education aspect seems to lack. The field trips were fun for the kids, however, our youngest is in a much more structured preschool and the difference is so noticeable. BUT, the price can NOT be beat. 2 children, 3 days a week, from 7 am till 6pm was 576, where now we pay for 3 full days for 1 child at 450. If you are on a tight tight budget, the pre school is not bad.. but, it truly just depends on what you're looking for, and what you're willing to let slide.

I can't say enough great things about Sonshine Children Center. Today was my girls' last day and…read morewe've left with such wonderful memories. The Director, Teacher Cindy and all of the teachers are caring, loving, and knowledgeable. I have 2 other friends whose children also attended and absolutely loves Sonshine. Enrolling your kids at this pre-school is an absolute must. Thank you teachers Cindy, Cathy, Carol, Stacy, Sue, and Melissa for taking care of my daughters and showing them love and kindness.

The teachers at Davis Park Christian Academy are amazing and I cannot say enough good things about…read morethis place. I feel so fortunate to have found such great care for my children. I never feel worried for once second having my children enrolled here, it is a clean, secure and very well organized. Our family feels so fortunate to have found Davis Park Christian Academy. My son is 3 and my daughter is 5 and they are thriving, happy, social and learning so much. The teachers genuinely care for the children and it is evident in just how much the children enjoy going to school each day and rave about all that they've done when they get home. I also love that they provide healthy/ kid friendly snacks and lunch for the children all cooked and prepared onsite. I was so happy to know the children are getting well a variety of fresh fruits/ veggies/ protein provided to them. The teachers have also been super communicative and responsive every time I've had questions. I especially love the photo function of the Playground App in which they are able to share photo's of the children doing activities and can chat in real-time chat with me instantly. I appreciate the thoughtfulness and care the teachers have put into the children's daily reports that they send home, this helps me as a parent keep track of bowl movements, naps and how the kids appetites' are doing. There are not a lot of places that can compare. I would highly recommend Davis Park Christian Academy.

I would whole heartedly recommend this school. I have known this family and wonderful women more…read morethan half my life. Michelle was like a second mom to me in high school. She is awesome! Both Angela and Brittany were my daughters preschool teachers. As a parent it's so hard to entrust our children with anyone, but these ladies are so thoughtful and caring. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and entrusting them to love my daughter.

My 4 year old daughter is in the Head Start / Preschool program at Everett and I am extremely…read morepleased with their care for my daughter. She comes home every day from school telling me all the new things that she learned including her alphabet, counting, sing-along songs, writing skills etc. She is always excited to go to school, and is well monitored while there with multiple teachers supervising in the classroom at all times. You can tell the teachers have a passion for children and genuinely love their job. They have flexible hours that you can adjust to fit your work or school schedule. They offer full day school and extended hours which is difficult to find for toddlers. There IS a waiting list, but it is well worth the wait! I highly recommend the program

My nephews go to this school its right around the corner from us and so far its been good.(3years…read moreand counting) We are enrolling our daughter this year and I'm excited for her. We had an option to enroll her at GVA with her other cousins but so far my sis- in - law has had some issues with them nothing major but enough for me not to feel comfortable with. When my nephews first got here (Everett elementary)they were behind in school due to my sister not taking them in Lodi, that's when we became legal guardians and enrolled them here, right away the teachers were very helpful and did everything they could to help one of my nephews catch up they split him in k/1st grade it was a lot for him but the teachers worked very hard for him. I now have two happy healthy boys and I thank the twins Ms. Vaughn and Ms. Vaughn for helping my nephew get through this rough patch.

Ms Domson showed nothing but love & compassion during a family crisis…read more We are definately blessed to be a part of the Hazels family.

Hazels preschool on oakdale rd. Is where my 2 children go. My 10 month old has been tgere since she…read morewas six weeks old. They are very caring for her. They do lots of activities for babies i was very surprised tge did painting hand prints foot painting with my baby. I like how they are very organized as well i never have anything missing from her bag. And when they change my 10 month old i noticed one day the teachers will wash her hands i was suprised at that they are very clean. I never even thought to wash my infants hands but ever since i seen themdo it i have continued. My 10 month old claps her hands. I like how the teachers document everythingabout my baby from six months to now everyday i can look back at what she did, learned and, and ate down to how long her naps were. My 3 year old loves it there as well. She always has to tell mrs. Domson goodbye when i pick her up. Also she has her favorite teachers as well. My 3 year old now knows a few prayers she actually started a tradition everytime we eat we pray i like that its something new she picked up from the school and she has implementedit in my house. Also she has me read her a book everynight. I like how the teachers are very interactive with the children. By far one of the best pre school in modesto. They will also call you if they hace questions or concerbs about your child instead of going off what they think is best to do. I like how they keep me invilved with my children when im at work keeps me at ease.