We've been with Ready Set Grow for a long time and have consistently had a great experience. The…read morestaff is caring, dependable, and has built real relationships with both our child and our family over the years. It's comforting knowing our child is somewhere they feel safe, supported, and genuinely happy every day. Thank you as always, Brett P.

After nine years with this daycare, starting when our oldest was 2, it's really disappointing that…read morethis is how our time with them is ending. We were told after-school care would be available for the upcoming school year, so we planned accordingly. We also signed a contract for our child to attend through the summer. It wasn't until after that contract was signed that we were told they would no longer be providing after-school care, leaving us about two months before school started to find something else. Anyone who has looked for childcare knows two months is not much time. Most programs already have waitlists by then, which is exactly what we ran into. When families impacted brought up the lack of notice, their response was that information about the school's Expanded Learning Program had been available since May, suggesting we had actually had more time to make other arrangements. Except there was one pretty important piece of information missing in May: they never told us they weren't going to provide after-school care. Seeing information about another program doesn't tell me that I need to find new childcare when the daycare we've used for nine years has told us they'll continue providing it. Had they said in May, "We will not be offering after-school care next year," we would have immediately started making other arrangements. That conversation never happened. Thankfully, my kids' school expanded its after-school program and we were able to get a spot. We got lucky. Unfortunately, that still doesn't solve before-school care, so we're now still trying to figure that out and school started today. I completely understand that programs change. I understand staffing and operational needs change too. My issue isn't that they decided to stop offering the service. It's how and when they communicated it. I also want to be very clear that this review is not a reflection of the teachers who cared for our children over the years. In fact, some of the people there are the reason we stayed as long as we did. Jill and Wafaa, in particular, are two of the most amazing people. They were incredibly kind, caring, and wonderful with my kids, and I will always be grateful for the way they treated and cared for them. They deserve to be recognized separately from my frustration with how this situation was handled. This is also why I have 2 stars instead of just 1. That's part of what makes this ending so disappointing. Our children grew up there. We spent nearly a decade building relationships with people we genuinely care about. After nine years, I would have expected a simple, direct heads-up before families were asked to commit to summer care. And when we expressed frustration about the timing, pointing to information about a completely different program instead of simply acknowledging that they never actually told us their own after-school care would no longer be available made the situation worse. If you're considering this daycare, my biggest recommendation is to get future childcare plans in writing and don't assume that a service you've been told will continue is guaranteed. There are some truly wonderful teachers here, and we will miss them. Unfortunately, the communication and handling of this situation left a very different final impression. Nine years deserved a better ending than this.

Outstanding in every capacity!…read more Upon reading and researching, I would never send my child anywhere else. My Place Just For Kids should be your very first choice.

Our son went to MPJFK from age 17mo- 4.5years and he LOVED it! We went to TK after that and he was…read moreoverqualified--hitting all of the benchmarks there with ease! I have no doubt it is due to the time he's spent with Lisa, Lori, and all of the incredible staff they've had throughout the years there (have to give a shout out to Genna, Jessica, and Teresa :) ) The things that stood out to us as parents that were absolutely invaluable were: -Communication!!! We've used other childcare for our kids and Lisa and Lori have set the bar. They are simply unmatched. They have made it a priority to keep us updated with the day's activities, food and snacks eaten, naps, diaper changes/potty habits, good behaviors and any issues that may have arisen. We looked forward to the pictures and videos we would see throughout the day and we never had to wonder what was going on. As working parents, I can't tell you how much this helped us feel comfortable with our choice to send our son here. -Education: They really value education: reading, number and letter recognition, colors, shapes, puzzles and educational games, educational songs. It's huge. Our son was counting to 10 by the time he turned 2. They had science and language (Spanish and ASL) focused lessons each week. He would constantly come home with new knowledge that blew us away. Their Teddy Bear Express curriculum is fantastic with wonderful themes. As a teacher myself, I cannot be more grateful for all that he learned and that they helped nurture a love of learning. -Organization & Cleanliness: For a home daycare, Lisa has created a perfect separate space for school vs her home. It's organized and clean. The staff checks the play equipment daily to ensure that it is clean, safe, free of bugs/spiderwebs, and sanitized. At meal times and during crafts, they had shirts that the kids would wear to protect their clothing from home from food and craft stains. This is extra but they have turf in the yard so we were grateful that our son wasn't coming home covered in grass, sand and dirt stains as well as no food or craft stains. Lisa is STRUCTURED in the best way. Everyone knows the expectations and routines and it is helpful for the kids and parents know what is going on throughout the day and for the kids to rise to the occasion and get used to a school setting. -Holidays/Themes: Lisa does a wonderful job of decorating for the holidays and making her home and the school setting feel new and fresh. They always had cute holiday crafts to bring home and would build it into their learning too. They have family gatherings for Halloween, Christmas (with Santa!), Easter (with the Easter bunny!), as well as a Mothers Day and Fathers Day party, a valentines exchange, St Patricks Day leprechaun traps. Having those opportunities to meet other families at the family parties was really nice and as a parent, having access to pictures with Santa and the Easter bunny were fantastic. Each week/month also had a different theme for their learning, share day, and Dress Up Friday. It was so fun for our son to dress up, and find items to share with his friends. He loved looking forward to the things he would get to learn about (space, volcanos, fire prevention--with a trip to the fire station!, dental hygiene, etc). They host an annual lemonade stand that the kids help market, organize, and run that we look forward to each summer! -Extras: They provide breakfast, lunch, and 2 snacks throughout the day so no stressing over slow eaters in the morning or packing a lunch. They have color coded water cups so no need to even bring a water bottle. All I had to do in the morning was get him dressed and drop him off and our mornings were so easy. They taught him so much before we even knew he was ready! One day he came home knowing how to get his shoes on independently and was proud to show us! They teach social etiquette like sharing, listening, taking turns, they give the kids daily jobs and responsibilities. They facilitated potty training. They use an app (Brightwheel) to track the day and communicate so it's nice when everything is in one spot. They have Parents Night Out a few times a year and it's wonderful to have affordable childcare where we know he'll have a blast and he's safe. Graduation/Awards ceremonies each year to celebrate the small victories and character awards--bonus, they learn songs to sing to the families which is not only adorable but great practice for all of the elementary school performances to come! When it was time to move on, our son was beyond ready, and was so confident as he started elementary school. It made our transition there so SO easy and I know it was in large part because of his time at My Place Just for Kids. I'm sure it's obvious from the length of this review but I couldn't recommend them enough :)

My daughter has been going to Mariola for almost 4 years. Started when she was just 8 months old…read more Mariola is an incredibly dedicated, caring, highly experienced and responsible early childhood educator. She goes above and beyond. Mariola provides breakfast, lunch and healthy snacks each day. All the foods are organic and cooked daily. Her place is clean, well organized and structured with educational activities, had plenty of space for the kids to roam outside and play. All the children love her. We are so thankful we found Mariola's Family Child Day Care. I would recommend Mariola's daycare highly.

My son has been going to Mariola for almost two years. She's an incredible care giver. He's grown…read moreup to be confident and kind. She goes above and beyond; teaching shapes, colors, the alphabet, and yoga. She has even assisted us when we were going through potty training. Our experience and our son's has been special. I would recommend her wholeheartedly.

We currently have our infant enrolled in Terri's Kids and it is amazing! Everyone there is so…read morecheerful and friendly. I was worried about her being in daycare for the first time for like a split second until Terri sent me pictures of her having a great time! I'm relaxed knowing my daughter is in good hands and I can ask how she's doing during the times that I miss her while I'm at work. It's a really relaxed environment but the kids always seem to be having a lot of fun (as posted in Terri's blog about what they're learning during the week) which is another fantastic way to stay connected and see all the adorable projects!

I've had both of my children enrolled in this school for over 6 years now and it was one of the…read morebest decisions that I've made for my children. They take such amazing care to form learning around each individual child. No child gets lost in the mix. There is a great student/ teacher ratio and they take the time to find out what works for each kid. Both of my kids were reading before they turned 4 years old. Preschool was amazing and gave my kids such a huge head start with school now. Now that my kids are older, Terri also offers drop off and pick up from their schools and she and her staff help them with homework as well. Summer time break is always a lot of fun too because she puts a very large amount of effort to come up with fun things to do to keep the kids motivated, learning and having fun. No kid is too much of a challenge for Terri and her staff. My two love being part of the TK family. I would highly recommend Terri's Kids to anyone that wants to give their child a great head start in life/ school. And side note: her back yard is amazing. The entire thing was converted to a safe play ground for the kids. Here are some great points: * established in 1982; * loving home environment licensed for 14 children; * accredited preschool teacher plus 3 adult teaching assistants, AMAZING Teacher/Child Ratio! * over 30 years experience of general childcare and preschool teaching; * preschool curriculum that nurtures the whole child and supports the child's social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth. Emphasis on kindergarten and reading readiness. . .MOST of our graduates are reading phonetically and solving simple math equations before they enter kindergarten! * Spanish classes weekly; * Fantastic fenced outdoor play area with a treehouse, trike track, sandbox and more! * Special needs kids are welcome. * Meals and diapers provided. * Reasonable rates, no registration fee.

My children have been attending Little Learner's since August 2023. The teachers are very engaging…read morewith the students and parents and I love the app they use for communication between parent and teacher. It's been a great fit for our family and very accommodating to fit our schedule needs!

When my child started at Little Learners in January 2019 he was coming off of some terrible…read moreexperiences at other schools where he had been bullied and made to feel stupid (and he was only 4!!). I told Little Learners about the past problems we had, and that in some ways my kid was working on rebuilding his confidence. After a few weeks there he began to be more like himself, even wore his favorite pink shirt to school! (This was something he'd been bullied for in the past, so this was a big step.) At that moment, I knew he was really starting to feel safe and accepted at LLP. My kiddo is also not one of the kids who sits still very well. He is fidgety and is still learning to be good at circle time. They have been patient with him and have kept me well informed of his progress. They even let me visit the classroom many times to see what they did at circle time, and helped brainstorm ideas on how to get my child to learn to best behave. They have encouraged me and my child, and have been VERY helpful and very good at collaborating with me to think up ways to best help my son overcome challenges, and learn good behavior. They also have been great at being sure to celebrate his successes and his accomplishments, too. They just hosted the preschool graduation and we were thrilled! They had a nice, big ceremony in a nice venue and they put a lot more thought and planning into the event than I ever expected. It's clear that they really care about the children and parents, and work hard to ensure that the families that attend LLP are happy and know they're appreciated. They really know my son, and all of his likes, dislikes, and his charming qualities and what makes him tick. I would absolutely recommend this place to friends and family.

We are so incredibly lucky to have had Vee care for our daughter for over a year now, and if it…read moreweren't for an out of state move coming up, we'd for sure keep her there until she started school. Vee's home is warm, inviting, and packed full fun educational equipment for the kids that she's regularly rotating. She is so knowledgeable about milestones and has even offered us great advice and tips to take home. Other parents are constantly commenting on our kiddo's advanced communication skills. Vee is also really communicative about what goes on during the day to keep us in the loop. Overall, we are overwhelmingly grateful for the love and care she's shown our daughter and I think the next family will find great value as well. We're going to miss her so much!

We definitely recommend, Over a year of using her services, we are satisfied!…read more Veronica is a great support, she is knowledgeable, flexible, understanding, patient, and loves the kids. My toddler and I love her. Veronica is well informed in our kids development and will provide recommendations as your child needs it. She does her best to supply nutritional snacks, and Lots of interaction. My daughter has been going to Vee's daycare since she was 4 months of age, currently 18months. My daughter is happy when she arrives and when she leaves. My daughter has learned baby sign language at an early age which helped a lot throughout the early stages and is now learning Spanish and English. Which for our family is very important. It's unfortunate that we will leave San Diego but it's best for our family. Thank you Veronica for all your help and treating my daughter as one of yours. I always felt my daughter was safe under your care and I can see my daughter will miss you. Forever grateful with you

Academy of Play has been such a great experience for my daughter! She's only been there for a week,…read morebut I can already see such a difference. I love that she gets to actually play, explore the classroom, and go outside. My 7 month old daughter can be a little bit of a crier, so seeing how happy and comfortable she is there means so much to me. The teachers are amazing, and I really appreciate that they upload pictures throughout the day and keep me updated on her diapers, meals, and naps. I'm so happy I found this school for her. She is truly thriving, and that makes this mama very happy.

I am so happy I found Academy of Play…read more My older child was graduating from another facility when I had my baby who needed alternative options. After all, as parents, the hardest decision to make is who to trust your baby with. Most tend to stay with what they know, because it's comfortable and proven to be safe even if it doesn't fit each child you have as perfectly as the last. Fortunately for my family, we found the best fit. The fit being Academy of Play. The teachers are all caring, emotionally attentive, and tuned in with each child as if they were their own. The documentation, updates throughout the day, regular photos, lesson plans, and development assessments are comforting and reassuring that my baby is well taken care of. The staff is not lazy when it comes to speaking with the children. Your child will fully be immersed in Spanish. There is no bias if the child does not come from a native Spanish speaking environment or if the child does not have a Hispanic/Spanish/Latin background. The classrooms are bright, clean, and filled with tons of art. There is always an instructor led activity and the school invites families to attend musicals, art shows, and more. The chances to be involved especially the parent/teacher meetings regardless of age does ease a lot of mom guilt I tend to have due to needing to work long hours some days. All children are welcomed and loved. I could not speak more highly of the program.

My daughter LOVES it here!!! She gets upset when having to drop her off at daycare but the moment…read moreshe sees her teacher she runs up to her and gives her the biggest hug. They do fun arts and crafts daily, and a music teacher every Friday. I highly recommend aunty Lynn's day care. They are all so sweet. And my daughter loves everyone there.

The best daycare ever!! I highly recommend it to anyone. Everyone was so great with my daughter as…read morewell as the other children. I always noticed how attentive and caring they were which is something that I always appreciated. I felt at ease bringing my daughter here because not once did she ever cry in the almost 3 years that she spent with them. If you are looking for a great daycare for your children this is the place to go!!! :)

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this home daycare. They are constantly doing their…read morebest to blend quality pre-school activities and lessons with the kind of wholesomeness and heart that only exists in home daycares. I've always felt confident to leave my son in their care and, most importantly, my son is always so excited to walk into their door!

Lack of transparency. Concerns. Look up social services site before sending any kid to a daycare.read more