We love Roots and Wings Preschool! From the moment we…read moreenrolled our daughter, we've been so happy with the care the staff puts into the kids everyday. The teachers and director don't just watch over the kids--they truly love and nurture them. You can see it in the little moments: the gentle way they comfort a child who's having a tough day, the thoughtful questions they ask to spark curiosity, and how they always make time to connect with each little personality. Their curriculum is outstanding--it's thoughtfully designed to foster learning, empathy, and kindness in such a natural, play-based way. Every activity feels purposeful, whether it's building social skills through group play, exploring emotions during circle time, or diving into hands-on projects that get those little minds buzzing. My daughter comes home excited to tell us what she learned or who she helped that day, and it's clear the environment is helping her grow into a compassionate, confident kid. She's made some wonderful little friends here, and looks forward to attending school.

We have had a wonderful experience at Roots and Wings. The environment is calm, creative, and very…read morechild-centered. Instead of a rigid curriculum, the teachers build lessons around the children's interests, encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, and collaboration. It's been amazing to see how much confidence and independence my kiddo has developed through hands-on exploration, art, nature, and open-ended play. Class sizes are small and all the teachers know each child well. They take the time to understand your child's personality, strengths, and needs, and they communicate regularly with parents about what the children are working on and discovering. If you're looking for a preschool that values creativity, emotional development, and genuine curiosity about the world, this school is a special place. The sense of community among families and teachers makes it feel warm and supportive, and we've been so grateful for the experience.

A wonderful school that prepares students very well, excellent staff and teachers who care a lot…read moreabout learning .

I like the idea to have my daughter in a small school but that's also provide everything needed…read more All teachers know my daughter super well and she is so happy to go to school everyday. Mrs Rashida the owner is an amazing teacher and choose an amazing staff to take care of our children! I love that school and the environment.

I'm hoping this doesn't get too long but here goes nothing…read more.. Our family has been part of the Kindercare community for several years now and the experience has been nothing short of wonderful and in many ways, life-changing. Our daughter "graduated" from Kindercare last year after spending nearly 2 years there, and she is now at our local public school and thriving in TK! The structure, curriculum and most importantly, the kindness and care from the teachers and staff truly prepared her for success. I still remember when she first started there, she was hesitant, unsure and struggling with confidence, especially when holding a pencil. She would melt to the ground ha! I had a great conversation with Ms Linda about my concerns, and she along with Ms Priscilla, poured their hearts into building my daughter up. Fast forward to "graduation", my daughter left the class READING. Their focus on phonics, patience and love for teaching made all the difference. Today, she is as confident as they come and genuinely LOVES going to school. For that, I am beyond grateful!! Because of this incredible experience, our youngest son now attends Kindercare as well. He's been there since the "baby class" and has grown so much. In fact, even though he is technically eligible for TK in the fall, my husband and I have chosen to keep him at Kindercare for another year because of how much we value their program. That decision says everything about the trust and confidence we have in this school. As a busy family with two working parents, Kindercare makes it easy. Providing the meals is a game-changer. We love following the pictures and schedule updates in the Kindercare app. The pic attached is one of the many photos we get of the kids at play. They have fun family engagement activities on holidays which can be fun! We love the Halloween event! I have met so many "mom friends" here and even though their children have left Kindercare, we still make a point to get together to hangout, have a happy hour or playdate at the park with or without our Kinderkids. When you have kids excited to go to school, nothing feels better. And every time we walk through the doors, we feel like part of the family. We are thankful we found a second HOME at Kindercare.

Our son has been at the Thousand Oaks KinderCare infants program for over 6 months now and it's…read morebeen a great experience so far. We love their focus on complying with safety regulations and documenting important details of the day's events through photos, videos, and notes in the KinderCare app. Our son enjoys time with all of his wonderful teachers like Ashley, Alyssa, Maria, Amy, Grace, and his BFF Kim. Although it can get a bit hectic, as expected with all the energetic kids, it seems like the teachers have genuine support from management, Nikki and Lisa, and that everyone strives to do their best for the kids. The teachers' impressive memory of our son's activities, especially in the chaos of many kids doing many things, is really useful reference for how to continue our childcare at home in the evening. It's impossible to know every single detail and metric of the center's operations, and moreover, the long-term strategy and potential incentive shifts of KinderCare as a large corporation that recently became publicly traded. One really positive and reassuring sign for this center specifically is the long average tenure of the teachers. This center's leadership is certainly doing something well to retain its staff, some of whom have been there for decades. In our experience, the staff seem supported and everyone has been so helpful and responsive whenever we've had any concerns or questions, including consistently picking up the phone on the rare times that we call. Childcare can be thankless work that goes underappreciated and some days must be overwhelming, so we truly appreciate these hardworking teachers for taking care of our little one!

We love Horizon Hills. I attended the school when I was 3 years old, my son (age 3) has been…read moreattending for the last two years, and soon my daughter (1) will be enrolling. We look forward to class every week - I can really see how my son's social skills improved since attending HH. I also love the parent discussions, it has really validated my parenting experience! We love the teachers, they are incredibly loving towards the kids, knowledgeable about toddlerhood/parenting, and make the day so much fun. 10 out of 10 recommend!!!

I truly cannot say enough good things about this preschool and parenting program. It has completely…read morechanged our lives. What makes this program so unique is that it's not just about the kids, it's about the parents too. They actively teach parenting tools focused on breaking unhealthy cycles, respectful communication, conflict resolution, and truly seeing children as human beings with thoughts, feelings, and opinions. The play based model is magical. The kids are outside, exploring, creating, problem-solving, and building real social skills. In a world that pushes academics earlier and earlier, this space protects childhood a little longer and that feels priceless! Miss Danielle, in particular, has been an absolute gift to our family. She has supported me through navigating a difficult public school situation with my older daughter and provided resources and guidance I didn't even know were available. Her wisdom, calm presence, and advocacy have truly changed the trajectory of our experience as a family. Beyond the program itself, the community is something special. I've met some of my closest friends here, friendships I know will last a lifetime. If I could keep my kids here until they were 18, I would. It is that magical. Forever grateful.

An honest review from mom with 2 under 2- Etz Chaim is the BEST daycare center in Thousand Oaks…read more I couldn't be happier with our experience and level education at Etz Chaim. We have our 2 year old son and 1 year old daughter at the center, both started around 4-5 months - they both love it. Their staff is unmatched, everyone is so professional and caring, I fully trust them and never had a single worry about my children's care. The teachers have gone above and beyond, they even put together a little scrapbook when they moved up a class. My son has speech delay and the teachers gave extra care, we have seen consistent progress. I can't say enough how great the teachers are and that the education is exceptional. The head of the center Debbie runs a tight and efficient ship, Debbie and her team are very responsive and helpful. You are in good hands! No complaint, just grateful our kids are at Etz Chaim!

Exercise caution before submitting payment. We were encouraged to pay a deposit well in advance,…read morebefore our baby was born, and more than six months prior to the anticipated start date for part-time care. When our circumstances changed, we promptly provided three months' notice. The daycare withheld the full deposit with no option for refund or credit toward future drop-in care. Retaining funds under these circumstances, without providing any services or incurring loss, constitutes unjust enrichment and raises serious concerns under California's good faith and fair dealing principles.

A hidden gem! NDLC does a wonderful job of creating a play-based, child-led learning environment…read morethat balances structure with play and fosters curiosity, social-emotional learning, and care for God's creation. Our family especially loves the focus on nature/outdoor time (nature walks, gardening, mud kitchen, huge fenced in play yard, animals in the classroom, bringing nature items indoors, etc.) and the school's approach to teaching about God through nature and the spirit rather than dogma. Children learn to thank God through prays at mealtime, learn about God through creation, and celebrate Christian holidays. The school follows a play-based curriculum and classrooms offer various stations, including dramatic play, drawing/writing, painting, circle time, books, blocks, etc. Teachers put a lot of intentionality into the classroom space and curriculum for a wholistic play-filled learning experience. However, if you are looking for a more academic-based curriculum (worksheets, formal structure similar to elementary schools), this will not fit your needs. All skills are taught but are approached through play. The school is small, with only two classrooms (2-3s & 4-5s) and appx. 15 children (give or take) per class with a teacher and assistant teacher, plus other floating staff who are always engaged. This allows for a lot of one-on-one time. The school is a little less techy than other schools, which may be a plus or minus depending on family needs. The school does not use a comprehensive preschool app for sign in, notifications, payments, etc. like many other schools do. Instead, photos are shared through an photo app and all other things like sign in, payments, and events are shared on paper. Lastly, pricing is on the lower end for the area compared to other preschools and extended hours are available for parents trying to balance full-time work and parenting.

I just can't say enough about NDLC!! The facility is clean(…read moreI mean REALLY CLEAN). the adult supervision is professional and personable. The toys are abundant and cleaned every day. There are always new projects for the kids to play and interact with. My daughter comes home happy and exhausted (in the best way). On Saturday she asks about going to school. We couldn't be happier.

Can't say enough wonderful things about Wonder, its teachers and the campus. If you're looking for…read morea whole child education with teachers who are patient, nurturing and really care about the children then this is the place for you.

The absolute best experience for our 2 year old. Our daughter is thriving and comes home so happy…read moreevery day. Jenn and Anne are excellent communicators, which is lovely as a parent. But even more importantly, they are immensely patient, joyful, and kind with the children. I love their daily updates, how much time they spend outside, and the adorable community of little explorers they are growing. My daughter moved to Nature's Explorers after being at a larger childcare center in TO and I have noticed major, positive improvements to her mood, patience, and social skills. I attribute that fully to Nature's Explorers and feel so confident that this is the best place for our gal.

Pros: Nature's Explorer does a good job in enforcing outdoor activities in playing with animals and…read moreopen outdoor play. They also do a good job in taking pictures and sending activity updates. Cons: My situation could be circumstantial, however, our child enrolled here at the 12 month mark through 18 months. My child enrolled as the youngest child in the group, and eventually was one of 2 infants in a program of 9. Approximately 2 months in, we were informed our child developed biting habits (never exhibited at home). We were told this was triggered over the competitiveness of toys and that a next step would be a parent/teacher conference (if warranted) to develop an action plan if the situation got worse. We checked in periodically to track progress and were provided positive/optimistic feedback in that our child was improving (with updates over random biting). To our surprise (without holding the parent/teacher conference), our child was given an immediate 2-week notice to leave and was told that our child had "no hope" and was "frustrated and ready to go off at anytime". This came to us as a shock as we were told "your child is getting better," and next thing we know, our child is kicked out. As many parents may know, finding day care in a 2 week snap of a finger is just about impossible and forces parents in a scatter... as Nature's Explorer's really should know, there are LOOONG daunting wait lists for daycares. Advice to Management: If a next step is a parent/teacher conference, as detailed in your policy/handbook, do follow through and have that Be honest and transparent and inform parents of the real progress of what is happening, false hope with providing limited facts doesn't help Combined with transparency, give a heads up to parents if something like this is coming, give parents the proper ettiquette. You may feel 2 weeks is sufficient, but there are LOOONG daunting wait lists for child daycare Discuss through preventive/corrective plans taken as some parents may not agree with the approach taken