My son was at Home Sweet Home for a year and a half. The first year was great, he was happy and…read morelearning so much. Then a new teacher started in November and things changed. The teacher informed me that he was "too attached" to his pillow, which I was asked to provide to help settle him at nap time. When approached by the owner, Laurie, about him having a difficult time napping, she didn't seem concerned about my son, only about avoiding difficult and upset messages from other parents. I am a single mom, so I didn't think anything of it at the time. In the past month, my son has had some challenging behaviors, all deemed "hard to handle". Instead of having a sit down, something that is listed on the website, I was sent multiple videos from his teacher of said meltdowns. This made me anxious, as there was nothing I could do for my son and I was frustrated that it was more important to his teachers that the video his behavior, instead of trying to re-direct him and calm him. The final nail in the coffin was a voicemail I received from Laurie. I had expressed concerns to another one of his teachers, suggesting that they could add another teacher if they were having trouble maintaining the class with outbursts from my son, and as well as other kids. Laurie did not hang up her voicemail on time and proceeded to call me a "stupid F*ck" for not knowing state daycare regulations, something that someone who is not in the daycare industry would know. She also said "she wants me to hire another teacher to take care of her f*cking son" and "She's gone. The minute I can get rid of him, I need to get rid of him because she is trying to cause trouble". When confronted, she said she would never allow her staff to talk negatively about the children in their care, but she is a hypocrite and will talk negatively behind your back. This place is not accommodating.

Laurie and the Home Sweet Home team are amazing. My son has been attending for a little over 4…read moremonths now, and even though he's a baby, it's clear he loves it. He's all smiles when I drop him off, and tired from playing hardball day when I pick him up. I love the paper they give us as the end of the day that tells all the activities he's done that day. It was hard making the decision to take our boy to daycare, especially during a pandemic. But Laurie and team made us feel comfortable and helped make the transition smooth. We are forever grateful!

Two years ago we chose Little Fruit Farm because Ms. Lauren spent a lot of time building trust with…read moreme. Through many conversations, she emphasized her caring approach, her years of experience, and how uniquely qualified she was to work with young children. Based on those assurances, we believed this would be a safe and nurturing environment. Unfortunately, that did not turn out to be true. We were part of the school 2023-2024 for about six months. It is also important to note that Ms. Lauren was the sole teacher and only adult in the school, even though she had told me before we enrolled that she would be bringing in an assistant. There were early and ongoing red flags that I should have paid better attention to. One time, for instance, during drop-off, she was cleaning in the bathroom and expected me to simply leave my child unattended. I told her I felt uncomfortable doing that and she agreed. Another time she asked me to keep my child home from school during a state inspection. At the time, I had been taken aback. She said my kid had been acting out by jumping around and being loud during circle time. She later backtracked on this request. These and other incidents were extremely concerning, but they were minor compared to what ultimately came to light. One day at pickup our child told me that his teacher "squeezes my arm and it hurts." We spoke with Ms. Lauren that same day. She denied ever hurting the children and instead suggested that we consider having him assessed for developmental issues such as autism or ADD. A legitimate concern, however, one that should have been expressed in a separate conversation. Also, two years later, no other educator or therapist he has worked with has expressed the same concerns. The following day we received a message from another parent at the school. Their child told them that Ms. Lauren had been spanking my child or smacking him on the back with an open hand when he "misbehaved." The parent shared that they asked their child multiple clarifying questions and that he was able to consistently describe what happened and even reenacted it. We then spoke directly with those parents, including the child's mother, who incidentally worked in a professional capacity with children. They confirmed their concerns and also shared that Ms. Lauren had previously asked her to stay after drop-off to "observe" our children for signs of autism or developmental issues. This was something Ms. Lauren had never discussed with me. Of course, after this, we immediately pulled our kids from the school. We also filed a police report and a report with OR Health and Human Services, which is documented on the state child care portal with very little detail, but it does state that she used corporal punishment. I highly recommend parents review any child care center here: https://findchildcareoregon.org. Many, if not all, of the other families at the school at this time also withdrew their kids. This was not an easy thing to come here and express. But, I am hoping it may help other parents have the information they may need to protect their kids.

It has taken me way too long to write this review of the Little Fruit Farm Montessori school my son…read moreattended in our area, but this morning I woke up with an overwhelming feeling I had to write this. Honest review from what happened to our family. I don't want other families, and more importantly, kids, to go through what we went through there. I would not recommend this school at all. We had to pull my kid out within a month and a half after we joined. My son was at this school over a year ago, around when he was 2.5. He was the youngest there. There was just the one teacher, the owner, watching the max kid ratio allowed at the time we attended, which is a lot of kids for the ages she had. Our experience wasn't great, the teacher did not have patience with the kids whatsoever and until this day I wonder what my son went through while he was there. The teacher seemed overwhelmed with all the kids and irritable. Just learned she used corporal punishment on kids! There's a report out on the incident! Make sure to look that up. This isn't a safe place to send your kiddos!!! As my son got to know the route to her place, he hated going and would cry as soon as we would turn into her street. I thought it was just because he was getting use to it, but I quickly learned things were not great there, so we pulled him out. The first days were okay. As the weeks went on, it changed. We were expected to leave our son there without seeing her present to greet him. She told us to just open her screen door and push him through the door to "drop him off". We did not do that and she got annoyed with us over that. My son was not potty trained at the time and the arrangement we had was I would go change him if he had an accident. She also said she could assist us in potty training him, and charged us an extra fee for that, which fine, we paid. She did not help him learn to potty at all. I think what she would do was just ask if he had to go potty because my son always had a dirty diaper when I picked him up (he was there 2 hours, 3-4 times per week). I remember once my son went number 2 and the teacher called me to come change him. When I got there, she was waiting outside with him so her house wouldn't smell! I just about lost it there. The teacher also told us once "the money makes it all worth it" when we paid our tuition. That was super uncomfortable for us. She for sure gave vibes she just does this for the money. She basically expects the kids to act like little adults, not kids. I understand it's Montessori, but this isn't it. There was another family that also left shorty after us with a bad experience, but I don't think the bad reviews are published. If the mom is this group, please messsge me! If you can avoid this school, I would.

This Childcare center is a great experience! Our family feels loved and heard every time we enter…read morethe building. There is always exciting things going on and we are always being communicated with via their modern technology with up to the minute information. Our little loves showing up and "going to school"!

I have been recommending Kids Academy to all of my friends because they take such great care of the…read morekids in their care! I have met the teachers and am so impressed with how much they really care about the children.

I was in Abbie's care when she still ran her daycare out of her basement back in the early 90s. She…read moreenacted horrible child abuse, using her full body weight to sit on us when we were having tantrums which would result in more crying and screaming because we were in pain. She once locked me in a closet in her basement and when her assistant brought my blanket and binkie to calm me down, she took them away and turned the light off. I'm still afraid of the dark and small places to this day. I never talked about these experiences as a child because I thought they were my fault. My mom's biggest memory from before I told her what happened to me is how she refused to use lanterns and flashlights during the massive storm that caused a power outage and opted to use open flame candles in a room full of toddlers instead. Talking about trauma and depression in one of my classes made me think of her and my experiences in her "care". When I looked her up and found she is still watching children I was horrified. Hopefully she has learned to not scar children for life over the years.

My son goes to busy bee daycare on drop in days, I love the instructor as she's really patient and…read morekind. She also answers any and all questions. I have a very hard time leaving my son with anyone, but with her demeanor and the cute pictures I get all day while he's there, I feel like he's safe and happy. Giving me time to get my work done without being stressed. Also, the app she uses keeps you updated on eating times, diaper changes, and even cute things he does through the day. Additional with detailed comments. It's so nice leaving my son here with him, feels like I'm right there with how proficient she is in updating me.

My daughter has been going to busy bees day care since the beginning of December. She always…read morearrives there with a smile because she's happy to be there, and most of the time, she's not ready to leave. Dora and Kim are very loving and caring towards the children and you can tell they take what they do very seriously. Because of this, I feel at ease knowing my daughter is in good hands while I am away. I definitely recommend this day care. It's affordable and flexible with a great loving environment.

Wonderful daycare provider! Flexible, compassionate, and professional. A true friend to parents and…read morechildren.

I contacted Mini Explorers Daycare by phone and contact form from their website asking for more…read moreinformation about their program and to schedule a tour (virtual or F2F) over the course of a month with time between each of my touch points. The school program and philosophy of play based approach was interesting to me so I wanted to learn more about their emergent curriculum style of teaching. To my disappointment, I never received a call back or email with more information. Sadly, I hate to imagine my child attending a program where it was impossible to reach the director, owner, or anyone on site.

I cannot say enough positive things about the infant room at Barnes-Miller Child Development…read moreCenter, especially the incredible teachers Jessica and Daisha. From the moment I dropped off my son Theo, I knew he was in great hands. Jessica and Daisha go above and beyond to make sure every child is happy, safe, and well-cared for. The level of attention and care they provide is truly exceptional. They are patient, nurturing, and always have a smile on their faces. I can see how much they genuinely care for each child in that room. The environment in the infant room is warm and inviting, with plenty of stimulating activities for the little ones to engage in. I love how Jessica and Daisha communicate with me throughout the day, providing updates and sharing cute moments from Theo's day. In addition to the awesome experience I KNOW my son has there, the price point for new parents is unbeatable. I am lucky enough to feel comfortable bringing Theo without feeling the hit to my wallet. It's extremely affordable childcare with the absolute best staff. I wholeheartedly recommend Barnes-Miller Child Development Center to any new parent looking for a safe, loving, and enriching environment for their child. Jessica and Daisha are truly amazing teachers, and I am so grateful for the wonderful care they provide for my son Theo.

We started at Barnes-Miller CDC in May, 2023 with a 3-month old. He is now 13 months and moved…read morerecently into the "Wobbler" room. The staff that we have interacted with so far have been great! Jessica, Anilla, Daisha, the list goes on. They care about my kid and he really likes them. I will get the occasional text update, photos or art projects sent home. Plus he gets to hangout with kids his age and make friends which has been huge for his development. Daycare is always an adjustment for the parents and the kids. Today at drop off, my boy was really struggling with me leaving. One of the teachers heard him, picked him up and played with him so he was comforted. When accidents happen (because they are kids and they happen), we get a write-up to explain what happened and they are super professional/forthcoming. My biggest compliment is the price. No daycare feels affordable but Barnes-Miller is reasonable compared to the rest of the area. They feed the kids lunch and snacks which is really appreciated. We have been really happy with Barnes-Miller CDC

I have updated my review from a 2 star to a 4 star after talking with the owner Tiffany. Original…read morereview below. I absolutely adore the teachers at good life. They are very patient and kind. They helped my son build a lot of confidence and autonomy. He always come home with a smile for the most part. When we first started the first month of drop off was hard but they help him feel safe and secure. If you are like me, a worrier, I would caution you against enrolling in the Newberg location downtown. Tiffany has two location one in Dundee and one in Newberg. I wanted to enroll in the Dundee location but it was full. I am not comfortable at all with the traffic of the homeless population going threw there. If this doesn't bother you then disregard. If I could I would give the good Life a 5 star and the Chehalem center a negative 100. Original review 2 star review "The teacher are amazing. That have really helped my son blossom. The reason for the low review it due to their Newberg location at the Chehalem Culture Center. Most mornings you will encounter homeless people treating the front entrance and park like a hotel. When raising concerns with the Director of the Chehalem center I was ignored. Tiffany the owner of the business reach out to me, but still nothing has changed. I even reach out to the police serval time but the Chehalem center refused to have the individual trespass so their hands are tie, all they can do is ask them to leave."

Amazing preschool! I can't say enough good things about this wonderful school. We have been with…read morethe good life preschool for 2 years now and the teachers are outstanding and our daughter loves it. Children learn everything from social/ emotional skills, language, art, music and even to how to compost a grow a garden! They offer fun complimentry specialty classes like gymnastics, African drumming and cooking which are an added bonus. Come see for yourself all the wonderful things this school has to offer. They even have an app to send you updates on what your child learned and ate that day with pictures and videos! We are happy to be a part of the good life preschool family!