Wonderful daycare- quality teachers, they serve breakfast, lunch and snacks, great schedule with…read moreflexible hours- school is open on most no school days The backyard play area is massive with multiple play structures and huge area to run around- kids get a lot of outdoor time. They have a garden they use with the kids and bunny rabbits. Cannot say enough good things so happy we found this place.

This school is amazing! They have bunnies and a cat for the kids to take care off. They also have a…read morefull garden. (Sometimes I pick her up and she's eating an apple from the garden.) They are pricier than other schools but their teacher to kid ratio is excellent. Our toddler (now 4) was pretty nonverbal and only spoke a few words. They have her speaking 3-4 word sentences now (and it's only been 5 months). She loves going to school and never wants to leave. Awesome place and we would recommend to anyone.

I don't have enough space to write all the things I love about this school... The teachers and…read morestaff have a level of presence, compassion and care for the students that is unparalleled. I never thought I would send my children to anything other than public school and I feel so blessed that we found the Eugene waldorf school. My children are thriving here in all the ways and they are developing into such well adjusted, smart kids who are genuinely excited to learn. Thank you EWS.

Eugene Waldorf school focuses on each individual child. educators guide students through…read moretraditional academics by blending the arts and sciences rather than keeping them siloed. This approach helps teach a full understanding of the interconnected nature of the world around us. With plenty of outdoor time and no screens, this school is exactly what learning during childhood should be.

The Eugene YMCA truly used to be a great place, in the past few years it has unfortunately entered…read morea downwards spiral. I am saddened to say that this YMCA no longer prioritizes protecting the youth in its care, nor the staff they employ. Their new facility was poorly built and threw them into not only debt, but an urgency to make money back above all else. They throw people under the bus to protect the "organization" and no longer prioritize people over profit. Disappointed that it has strayed so far from a place of community. I would not recommend a membership here, and would especially not recommend you work here or enroll your children.

Terrible schedule. I don't know why they didn't make two pools since they built a new one and they…read morecould have. The classes are always full. They never returned phone calls so I can't cancel my service so I'm paying every month for a service that I don't even use and I don't have time to go in because of my work schedule and I live out of town. Also, it seems like their hot tub is always down as well as their sauna. I just think they should've made it bigger since they had all that property and went to the trouble of building a new one. Very disappointed in my membership

Wonderful preschool! Great reputation in the community for 50 years. Excellent staff, facility,…read moreand program!

My family and I just started here, but already we know it's a perfect fit. The space is warm and…read morewelcoming, as is the teacher. My son loves this school and we're looking forward to many more years at Patterson!

I've been involved with Patterson for 4 years having sent my 2 kids through. We also plan on…read moreenrolling our third as well! Patterson is a fabulous introduction to school for Pre-K kids. The parents are all very involved and the play based curriculum is amazing. The teacher is energetic, always thinking of new ways to engage the kids in whatever song, story or project they might be doing. It is a very nurturing environment for any child and I feel so comfortable knowing my little ones are in such good hands when i am not in the classroom. Can't say enough great things about this school!

EPCP was a great choice for our family. I was looking for more than childcare for my child; I…read morewanted a place where I could pop in or stay all day, and be part of his first introduction to school. And I wanted a community we could feel connected to. EPCP is all that. Parents work in the classroom as parent-teachers, so you have to be aware that not everyone will parent-teach the way you would. That can be challenging. The reward is seeing your child bloom among others, first-hand. The school has been in place for more than 50 years and the teacher for the two-year-olds has been teaching for more than 25. The older class (three- and four-year-olds) has had some fluctuation over the past year; our beloved teacher moved away and proved difficult to replace, but after some trial and error, a fresh and enthusiastic teacher seems to be fitting the bill. Though our family is moving on this year, I believe the community will thrive in the years to come. Tuition is low. The community is incredibly supportive. The school partners with local UO-based EC Cares to provide evaluations and assistance to kids who need a little extra attention. No school is perfect (hence four stars, rather than five) but EPCP is pretty awesome. Experience will vary based on your participation level, and that of the other families. We're going to miss EPCP for sure!

We are THRILLED to have our sons going to Eugene Sudbury School!…read more Here is a bit about their philosophy: More than just hands-on... Sudbury model schools depend on self-paced, self-initiated deep learning. It is the kind of learning that doesn't depend on bells or limits, but stretches across the day or even the academic year, and ultimately, across students' lifetimes. There need not be an arbitrary end to the challenge, but instead students can see how one challenge leads to the next. Thus the natural inquiry associated with Sudbury schools situates problems in context, in history, and in geography. It enables deep understanding, critical thinking, questioning, and ultimately, significant learning. There are four key components to a democratic education: freedom, democracy, responsibility, and equality. FREEDOM Sudbury students are free to choose how they spend their days. We believe in children's innate curiosity, impulse to learn, and drive to become successful adults. We allow them the freedom and the ultimate responsibility to choose their curriculum. Our curriculum is the unlimited palette of life, from chess to gaming, chicken raising to mentoring younger students. There are as many successful adult paths as there are curious children. We value all children's paths. We respect and value all disciplines and learning endeavors. We offer a space for nontraditional pursuits as well as traditionally academic ones to exist alongside one another. We place a strong emphasis on self-evaluation, so we do not grade students but offer support when needed.

This is how school should be done! Students of all ages and levels have the opportunity to learn…read moretheir way. Kids have numerous choices--art, outdoors, quiet reading, computers, science, math, cooking, gardening, a romp room, and more. They can take classes, workshops, and field trips. They learn by doing what they enjoy. Sudbury is a democratic immersion school, so students as young as 6 learn problem solving and conflict resolution and apply those skills daily in a real world setting. If you are discouraged by the testing, worksheet, and excessive homework culture that has robbed students of the thrill of learning in traditional schools, you should check out this school!

We loved Bethesda! We moved out of town and my son was the only kid in his new class who could…read morewrite his first and last name. I give all the credit to this pre school and how awesome the teachers are!

Both my children have gone through the Preschool program at Bethesda. I could not be more…read moresatisfied with the program. Love the structure, the longevity of the teachers and the atmosphere. Five stars!!