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!

Mary answered me very quickly and all though she couldn't help me she gave me information that was…read morevery helpful and I appreciate it that quick response.

Mary has watched both my kids but, my daughter since 9 months. My daughter often asks on weekends…read morefor us to please take her to Mary's. She has a beautiful in home daycare and I can truly say she loves and cares for each child as her own. She isn't just a care provider. She truly has become a friend. I've joked she will have to tell me my daughter is old enough to not go to daycare anymore, but I'm not joking. Mary is an amazing woman.

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!

My daughter attends Happy Feet and she loves it! She has very little words right now but her…read moreeagerness to be held by Mrs. Melinda and Teacher Mari says it all! The teachers at Happy Feet are always welcoming and smiling. Her infant class is clean and the walls are always decorated with art. It shows how much love the teachers put into the children.

I'm so glad my granddaughter is in this daycare/preschool! She's learning so much, and I'm…read moreconstantly amazed by how much she knows and is picking up. She absolutely loves Mrs. Christina and Ms. Avynn. She comes home with stories about her day and sings songs she's learned. They have a fantastic schedule for the kids, and she's always so happy when I pick her up. She loves playing with her friends. Plus, they're great about communicating and sending pictures of her playing and learning new things. I highly recommend checking it out. - Shana Bailie

We moved to the area last summer and we were in need of having a full time daycare provider in a…read morehurry. Central coast availability of day care providers is tough due to lack of non home daycare options. We also had a challenge as my child a wasn't potty trained and she was 3. After touring a couple of home daycares we got a tour with Hearts and Hands. Ms. Roseanna runs the show there and you could see her passion and dedication to this school and to the students. After walking the building and talking to her we felt this was a good fit for our child. They also had no issues with her not being potty trained at 3. Today was her graduation day and I reflect in the journey we took for the past year. One thing I really liked at this school is communication. Teachers and Ms Roseanna always are communicating with how your child is doing. Anytime there was a bump or scratch on your kid they always let you know with a note and explained what happened. The teachers here are all amazing individuals that truly have passion for early childhood education. Ms. Sherry is such an amazing teacher. She always kept things positive and even when there was a challenging day with my child she always presented information in a positive manner. My child really enjoyed her time with Ms. Sherry. She was such a positive influence on her and I really appreciate that. Ms. Sherry brings a so much experience to the table and it shows. I wish she was my teacher. She was also so positive and reassuring when we were doing potty training. My child is now trained in time for tk thanks for her patience and dedication along with other teachers contributions. They never once got frustrated with her accidents which was so nice Ms. Christina who is no longer with the school was also very impactful in getting her ready for tk/kindergarten. She had a little more direct teaching style but it really instilled the structure in the kids like having them sit quietly. She also was very good about getting kids prepared with numbers and letter recognition. Ms. Swati is a very friendly and great with getting the kids lined up and organized. She was also very helpful days where my child didn't have an easy drop off. She always remembered my name and I always enjoyed the morning conversations and they will be missed. Ms. Bridgette is always smiling and friendly. My child didn't attend her class but any child who is in her class is lucky to have her. She super sweet. The facilities are perfect for a daycare setting. Plenty of toys, puzzles and activities. Outdoor playground is perfect for the kiddos as well. Things always seemed clean when I would drop off and pick-up Pricing is on par with what most folks are charging in the area. Overall I highly recommend this school to anyone needing a child care. I am blessed to have found this place and I know it had a very positive impact on my child's future and I'm thankful to Ms. Roseanna and all the teachers.

Very rude staff I found them to be racist and very bougie I would not recommend this daycare if you…read morehave a younger kid that cannot express to you what happens to them during the day my son always cried when he was dropped off . Have since enrolled him into a smaller diverse daycare and he is Excelling so much more So excited when I drop him off never cries it's a great fit

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.

This is hands down, THE BEST daycare facility you will find for infants on the Central Coast. As we…read moresoon as we stepped in the door we felt as though it had been bespoke for our daughter. Everything is so well curated to provide an environment that children will absolutely thrive in. It has a natural and Montessori vibe that provides a safe space that they can independently explore and learn. Honestly, it's a space that I could personally hang out in for a while. As first time parents, we were very nervous about starting daycare, but Sophie has made the transition so smooth and easy for everyone. Sending us updates through out the day when morning drop offs were rough and it seems like there is always a new activity or toy ready for the babies first thing in the morning. In the short time that we've been with Downtown Baby, our daughters physical, social, and mental skills have absolutely exploded. We feel so happy that she is learning so much and able to interact with other children around her own age. We can not recommend Sophie & Downtown Baby high enough.

In an effort to try to help this day care's rating I am going to review my walk through to help…read moregive info to others looking for a facility. My review is for the walk through only as I have not yet decided if I am going to enroll my little one. My choice, if i do decide not to enroll, is only due to my own personal reasons and nothing to do with the facility. I did not know what to expect during my walk through because there was only two ratings for this daycare. I went to the location in Shell Beach. It is daycare out of a home just thought I'd point that out for those interested. The home is very clean inside, like not even a spec of dust from what I saw. The toys are very minimalistic, it's not cluttered, and its very organized. The facility also has two bedrooms for nap time if needed, one for smaller kids, and one for older kids. Both very clean. I could not see the backyard/outside area because it was too dark to see. Overall my walk through was uneventful but I did get the overall feel of the space and the person who would be watching my baby. We did meet at 5:30 as the other rating did mention, but i'm assuming it's because the hours of the daycare are 8AM-5PM and its probably a safety concern to have an unknown adult in the space with multiple children and one caregiver. I would also not want anyone i don't know or haven't met allowed in the space with my child if my child was enrolled there. The location I was at was the home space so, I can understand if that's the only time they offer because of this. There is obviously no isolated room to keep the children in while someone walked through other than a bedroom and that's a little weird to shove kids in there while trying to accommodate an adult. Anyways- based off my first visit i'd say that it's worth checking out if you're looking into childcare.