Creative Kids

I don't like writing bad reviews, but this is a must. I am writing this review as a warning to…read moreparents. I should have known this would be a bad fit since the first day. The first day, I walked in and one of the staff was yelling at the kids like it was military school. The next week, another parent took my daughters shoes home, and my daughter was sent home without shoes. No apology. Multiple times my daughter came home with dirty underwear (as if they didn't wipe her butt) and a horrible red rash. Of the next couple of months, my daughter started becoming reluctant of going to school. Came to the point that every time we would leave to go there, she would start crying and saying she didn't like that school. I talked to her main care taker as well as wrote another email to the director of her behavior. There was no response from the director and one of the staff said she would try to help. A month ago they made my daughter eat lunch and spend half the day with a different class, none of which was brought to my knowledge till my daughter kept crying saying she didn't want to go to the 'big side'. I wrote yet another email to the director and she didn't apologize for anything. Just basically said that it was close to her moving. Every time I went to that school, the director was in her office, didn't bother to greet anyone, when I did see her in passing she acted stuck up. The directors set the tone of their staff, and it reflected horribly here. My daughter isn't the only one who would throw a tantrum in being dropped off either. When I gave my notice, the directors assistant was there and all she asked was if I was caught up in my payments. No apology or asking if something was wrong. Even wrote an email to the director and nothing... now my daughter goes to a new daycare, one week in and she LOVES it, every time we leave she says she likes it and gives them al hugs. The picture attached is from https://www.idahochildcarecheck.org

We bring our three children here five days a week and we have no complaints. Without family support…read morethis is our only option. Pricing is fair, staff treat our children with kindness and respect, our children look forward to going to school every morning. As of this review we have been bringing our children here six months and could not be more pleased.

Sunny Days Preschool & Day Care

Have had nothing but the best care from everyone at Sunny Days. I have had four children attending…read morehere. They all enjoy their time at Sunny Days. Never complain about going which is always a good sign. My pre-school age children learn so much during their school time. They all are advanced going in to kindergarten. They also plan lots of extra activities in the summer and when regular school is out.

Ponderosa Care-A-Lot Pre-School Day Care

Although our daughter was only enrolled for four months, she greatly enjoyed her time at Ponderosa…read moreand I can't say enough good things about the staff and the school. It was a picturesque place for her to learn and play throughout the summer. So much open outdoor space for the kids to enjoy, especially in the spring, summer and early fall.

Little Folks

3.0

All the staff is knowledgeable and loving. My kids have grown and learned so much! It is the…read moregreatest gift to be able to work and be away from them knowing that they are in a safe loving and rich environment, with people that love them and care about their development and learning as much as I do! They are all real professionals in early childhood education and constantly strive for excellence which shows in their interactions with the children and us parents and family. Children are so happy and engaged that many times they don't want to leave!

I did not have an appointment(5/22/14). I stopped in hoping to start paperwork to enroll my…read moredaughter in this preschool. I walked through a gate and playground to get to the front door. I went through that door and a 2nd door to find kids napping. I'm a little upset that there was no adult or receptionist desk. I walked right in and found a dark room with kids napping. Needless to say I have a big issue with security at this place. Their website makes it look like a nice place, and I'm sure the teachers are great, but I want my kid to be safe, and obviously if I can walk in off the street and not be stopped by one adult and find a room full of kids then there's a security issue, or teacher-student ratio issue. I want my kid in a safe environment and how I walked in and no adult even noticed I was on the property is a super big issue for me.

Cottage Childcare & Learning Center

When returning to the workforce after being home with my kids for about 3 years I must have toured…read moreand interviewed about 25 daycares in the area. I randomly came upon The Cottage one day while driving, I stopped in and was greeted by Dana, the then owner, she was more than happy to give me a tour and introduce me to the teachers each of my children would have. I was instantly in love with the place, it is a school atmosphere, they don't just stick 20 kids in a room and let them go buckwild. Since then The Cottage has been taken over by new owners, Elle and Dustin, who are amazing and very diligent in dealing with any needs or concerns you have. The school has been recently renamed to The Cottage Education and Learning Acadamy, because it is more than just a daycare. Each class has curriculum type schedules, which include Science and Spanish, and parents are always informed of what is being worked on that particular week to keep it going at home. The teachers are amazing and always have the child's best interest at heart. If you are looking for the best school in the area, The Cottage is worth your time to stop and tour. Of course it costs a little more than your average day care, but isn't that the point, it isn't your average daycare! Children remember and learn the most in their youngest years and will carry their experiences with them forever, why not give them the best you can and you will find that at The Cottage!

Lil' Lamb Daycare

Debbie is our first daycare for our first baby at 4 months old and my husband and I were so nervous…read moreat first but Debbie put our fear at ease! she is a great communicator, provides great feedback and I never am worried about our now 8 month old and I would highly recommend her as a safe fun in home daycare for any child in the Kootenai county!

it's good daycare. They're really great with the kids. it's a very clean house and the kids get…read morelots of attention.

Smart Start Learning Academy

We are coming into our third year at Smart start with my three year old. I have nothing, but great…read morethings to say about the school. They are very communicative throughout the day. We have loved all the teaching staff and directors. My son has learned so much since he has started, including socialization with children his age. We will continue his path at Smart Start until he goes into kindergarten.

Smart Start Learning Academy has been the perfect choice for our kiddo. They run such a structured…read moreand nurturing program here. Our little guy has grown leaps and bounds and he feels safe and comfortable to thrive here. The teachers and staff are so genuine and patient and kind with the kids . I can't say enough how reassuring it is to leave your little one with people who actually like their job and enjoy working with kids and helping them grow and achieve! So thankful to have found them.

Head Start Post Falls Center

Post Falls Head Start is a Preschool program that offers loving care for young children. The staff…read morework as a team to super the special needs of the children. The children are taught through play and role modeling. It's a great place to work if you are looking for work with young children.

Valley Assembly of God

3.0

Mixed feelings. 6 visits and various experiences. First time i felt offended. Made fun of as a…read morecalifornian, etc. Not by the main pastor so i let it go. Main pastor i have really liked. People arent that friendly engaging, but im very private so i was ok with that. If you are single this isn'nt the church for you because you won't be treated as lovingly. I noticed this because i was treated very different single than with my girlfriend. If I didnt have to go to church I wouldn't. Meaning, the Bible says that I need to go, but God is better than people. And the people here aren't worth going for. But, I liked the main pastor.

North Star Child Development Center