Our daughter has attended 3 different pre-schools before this one due to my husband's change in…read morework location. This is by far the best school we have come across. It exceeds all of our expectations and is reasonably priced compared to others in the area. Here are a few of our favorite parts about VVCC. 1. Structure! Previous schools would switch out teachers depending on how many children were in class that day. Which left my daughter feeling insecure in her environment. VVCC reliably has the same teachers daily no matter the class size. 2. Cleanliness! Hand washing is prioritized upon check in. Before my daughter can join the class, the school asks that I take her potty and to wash her hands. She has not been sick at all this year. At previous schools she got hand foot and mouth, stomach bugs, and respiratory infections. 3. Flexibility! My daughter is crazy hyper and strong willed. Her teacher works with my daughter concerning her struggles and gives her different options to help her cope in the classroom. At other schools she was forced to be just like the other kids or leave. They really work with the children individually while still teaching them discipline. 4. Lots of family events! I never knew any other parents or friends at other schools. Here, we have family friends because there are meet and greets, harvest festivals, book readings, and holiday programs. 5. Learning letters! I love the curriculum they use to introduce and teach the pre-K class letters. They assign animals to a letter to help the children remember and my daughter uses that daily as she does activities at home. 6. Spanish immersion! The pre-k class gets Spanish lessons on Fridays and my daughter is picking up so quick! 7. Healthy snacks that change for diversity! 8. Great toys that are changed out weekly! Their outdoor play is large and has great options as well. 9. My daughter LOVES it. We wish we would have found VVCC sooner! Check them out, you will be glad you did .

This preschool is the best in the area. They take security, cleanliness, and overall safety very…read moreseriously. The administrator and staff are always professional, honest, and transparent. They have gone over and above for our family in the past, and I will always appreciate that. I couldn't recommend this preschool enough! The children are shown so much love and patience. My daughter loves going to school and says it's her favorite place to go to.

I have not even written a review on anything, good, bad or indifferent. However, PLEASE read and…read moretake my words heavily into account. Do NOT leave your kids here-find another place. I believe the positive reviews are a 100% falsified. There is yelling, anger, tons of tv, abuse (yes, I unfortunately say this with certainty), and nothing (I repeat) NOTHING good to come out of this location for your child. Do not chalk up my review as a bitter parent because of this or that. I'm a parent saving your kids from what I wish another parent had had the guts to say prior to me.

While looking for care for my 2 daughters I did my research. I asked family and friends. I…read moreasked other moms at the park (and everywhere else I saw other moms). And I met and interviewed 7 different facilities. After deciding between 2, I read Yelp reviews. Boy am I glad I went with my gut. I chose Markell based on her gentle, kind demeanor, interaction with my daughters, and her pride for her quality of care. The girls loved their "workout time" (Markell does yoga and stretching with the kids). Their crafts were fun and age appropriate. And thanks to Markell's weekly routine, weekend nap time is not a struggle. They know it's nap time at Markell's so it's nap time at home (thank you Markell). I also want to mention the girls learned about charity. Around Christmas Markell and Warren would host a parent's night. They chose different charities to donate to. One Christmas we brought blankets to donate to homeless. We would drop the girls off for a Saturday evening and they would enjoy a night at the Ness'. And mom and dad would enjoy a Saturday night for us! I read the other review and thought about it quite a bit. But the review did not line up with my interview with Markell. Again, I'm glad I went with my gut and found this first rate daycare for my girls.

Completed a tour for my 15 month old. Denine the owner is very nice. The kids appeared to be…read morecomfortable in their environment Ultimately decided not to enroll my child due my families beliefs in vaccine requirements

We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Little Ducklings. Ms. Hicks and her assistants have a…read moreton of experience caring for children and their knowledge and kindness are unmatched. They truly care about their ducklings and go above and beyond to offer one-on-one attention to each child. Our son has speech delays and Ms. Hicks has played a crucial role in working with him and helping us find additional services. Her background is in education so the daycare is set up more like a Montessori school which we really appreciate. (We looked at similar daycares and they cost double!) At Little Ducklings they do a lot of fun activities while also working on developmental skills. They are very good about updating us on what they are learning. They will send us videos of the curriculum (songs, etc) and pics of our son which helps us work on skills with him at home. Little Ducklings is a such a great school and we feel lucky to be part of it.

Essential gem for our Arroyo Grande families and nearby neighborhoods. The Arroyo Grande Recreation…read moreDepartment takes value in the Children in Motion Program. The children are always safe, learning healthy social skills and remain physically active. The staff also support their academic studies as much as possible. Tuition rates are fair. They communicate efficiently with parents/caregivers. Our family has appreciated their service since we moved to the area a few years ago. HIGHLY recommend for any family!

Worst school worst staff they abuse your children just to keep collecting your money while they…read moretorment and call your kids horrible names pull their hair make them feel unworthy when really the staff is truly the problem not the children and Miranda is the worst of all at protecting her children she does protect them this is the worst Abusive school ever mentally and physically damaging on the children they need to be continued reporting to licensing they fired they own staff for speaking on the horrible things they do to children after they are dropped off . Do not give your money here unless you want your child to be physically and emotionally beaten ....

We moved our son into Little Bits Nipomo from another awesome preschool in Avila when he was just…read moreover a year. We were nervous about the transition but the LB teachers made it so easy, so smooth, and assured us every step of the way with photos and updates. Our son has grown so much and I know it has a lot to do with the love, attention, and care he gets at daycare, too. My favorite thing about the toddler class is the amount of projects and activities they have the kids engaged in! The weekly themes change throughout the year, there seem to be daily projects that get the kids curious and learning something new in an interesting way, and an abundance of little "celebrations" which are so fun to watch and participate in occasionally. No regrets at all transitioning to Little Bits. Thank you to the teachers and staff running that place - it really is a gift to us parents!

We've had a great experience at CCP over the past year. Our daughter started just after turning 2,…read moreand the growth we've seen has been incredible - from communication to potty training. The teachers put so much thought into their activities and truly go above and beyond. She is always excited to go to school! We're grateful to have found CCP and highly recommend it to any family

We've sent both our boys to country cottage and have been really happy with the program. It's a…read morewell oiled machine at this point, the school has consistent rhythms, the staff, parents, and kids all know what to expect from the program -- that stability matters. The teachers are all so thoughtful about the curriculum and building themed and engaging activities for the kids to learn and grow. We especially love their outdoor spaces, kids need room to explore and use their bodies - this school has 3 different outdoor spaces. The owner and teachers at Country Cottage should be really proud of what they've built, a safe loving environment for kids during those highly formative years.

Let me start off with saying Devin Solomon and her staff are one of the best daycares I've…read moreencountered! My 1st grade son attends there and they help him with his online schooling, homework, and whatever else he needs. As well as fun activities for breaks. I work full time and is unable to help with school during COVID. Calling All Scouts has been a God sent for me. My daughters preschool is now closing and she is about to attend CAS with her brother. I'm so thankful Devin and her staff are willing to still work on preschool curriculum, and nap time schedules with her. To keep her mind learning and not to skip a beat. I always feel welcomed at her house and can stop by anytime if I need to check on my kids. Which is a big thing for me. If I'm not welcomed to come see my children and there is weird tension when I do we will have words, but this is not the case at CAS! I trust Devin and her staff 150%. I don't have to worry about neglect, abuse in any form, or misconduct with any children. Well I could go on but I won't. CAS is amazing and you'd be very lucky to have a spot here.

After working in child care for nearly 20 years, I moved to SLO with my family, needing care for my…read more3 year old daughter. Bright Life was my top choice, after hunting through many areas schools, and we were so excited to get a spot! She has been so happy and well cared for, always meeting my high expectations. Well after getting an offer for my daughter, I was also seeking a job, and Bright Life had a perfect spot for me. It's been a great place to work, and always wonderful to see the love all the teachers have for all the children, as well as each other.

Bright Life is a fresh breath of air for busy families looking for amazing care. The curriculum is…read morefocused on developing a whole individual; less on the A's and 1,2,3's and more on the well rounded experience. Kids learn through play, eating fresh veggies grown in the garden, and are introduced to a wide variety of topics like different countries, animals and music. I'm grateful for their patient teachers and loving environment. My son loves it.