Love love love GHA. The best place in the Harbor for early education. Our children have been going…read morehere for the past three summers and our youngest has been going to Pre-K and preschool for three years. She is thriving and has had the best start to her education. Seriously the best people. Worth the cost!

My daughter is in first grade, and has attended GHA for two years now. One of the crucial factors…read moreto me was that the school is nestled in the trees, and she hears the birds, sees critters, and smells fresh pines and firs when she plays and learns outside. I didn't want her in the concrete jungle that schools have become. Even more spectacular is the teaching staff at GHA, and the supporting administration. The teachers give everything they have to their classes every day. The kids are so excited to go to school they can't wait for the doors to unlock in the morning. My daughter is excelling in this supportive environment. The staff knows every child that attends and every parent who comes to campus. We are committed to investing in our daughter's future at this school. We know it will equip her to excel in any environment as she develops her passion for learning and seeking information for herself. She is already comfortable and adept at presenting herself in front of groups. She is thoughtful and creative in her writing. Her fellow students are supportive, and her adventures in learning astound us every day. Visit the campus, you will be glad you did. Speak to the teachers, they will give you their time. Everyone on that campus cares about the school. It is a school with a soul.

I am combining my review so review/updates are all in one post…read more -10/19/2021: Today was my 2 year old daughter's 1st day at Dee's. I transparently informed Dee(the owner) about my daughter's developmental and verbal delays (she is Autistic). Dee assured me she had worked with children with delays in the past. At home we'd been working with an SLP & OT, who thought my daughter would benefit from exposure to her peers, as she hadn't been around other kids due to COVID. -When I dropped her off she was so happy! Dee wasn't there, her husband was. What he relayed about what I said/did or didn't say/do is beyond my control. I did remove my daughter from the 18 in tall table she hopped on. Less than 3 hours later, Dee text me asking if there was another way to communicate that climbing on the table was not okay. I called our occupational therapist we've been working with to see if she had suggestions. While on the phone, Dee text again telling me my daughter was no longer welcome at her facility because she crawled out of the pack and play provided for children still in cribs. I believe Ike cribs would be more suitable/safer for a childcare facility w/ 12 kids under 4 and a staff of 3-4. When I told our OT about the text I received, she remarked, 'A childcare professional should know it takes more than 3 hours for a child to adapt to new routines & expectations. It takes about 2 weeks! You need to get her out of that place!'" -Climbing is a superpower for development! It's a critical activity as climbing helps in developing gross motor skills, coordination, and balance. For toddlers, activities like climbing small structures or soft play areas are ideal. -I picked her up three hours after I had dropped her off. My daughter's shoes were on the doormat, and her bag was at the door. Dee said, "She is so busy, woof." I said nothing and gathered my daughter and her stuff. Dee said, "she just climbed right out of that playpen." I left without a word, irate that a "professional" was shaming my toddler for....being a toddler. -Later in a text, Dee explained that she did not have enough staff (her two daughters and her husband) for "one child could never be looked away from..." THREE HOURS. Dee has ZERO formal early childhood education, which might help her understand that a 2-year-old who has never been in a social situation/daycare because of a pandemic is unlikely to adapt to new social norms/rules immediately. Had she given my daughter a few days, she would have been able to follow the routine and expectations. -Dee Hubert kicked my autistic 2 year old out of her facility for doing activities that are normal and healthy for a 2 year old. I do NOT recommend this facility. I thought the hefty price tag (which is more than a private daycare in DuPont) was worth it because of the smaller size and play-based structure. My daughter doesn't bite, pinch, hit, kick or push and was likely busy because she was excited about all of the new stimuli. -Ms. Hubert had to post her response to my review of her business twice because her first response used my 2-year-old's full name, which is against the law. As a state-licensed child care facility owner, Ms. Hubert knows what COPPA laws are. She blatantly broke child internet safety laws. I asked Ms. Hubert via voicemail and text to take my minor child's name off the Internet. She ignored me, so I reported it to Yelp, who removed her response immediately. ****The most heartbreaking part of all of this is that in retaliation to my 1-star review, Ms. Hubert reported me to Child Protection Services (CPS) for abuse and neglect. She only reported me, not my husband, which indicates that Ms. Hubert reported me not out of legitimate concern but with lies that I could prove were untrue and would have won a lawsuit for Defamation. I was able to provide CPS with all correspondence between Ms. Hubert and myself, which proved that Ms. Hubert filed a deceitful, malicious, fraudulent report. This made me so angry because I had poured all my mental, emotional, and physical energy into my daughter and her delays. I was livid that Dee intentionally tied up CPS's time from children who legitimately needed their help. Dee knew what she was doing, and what we would have to go through. My oldest daughter sobbed begging me not to let them take her away from them. Dee knew that I would stay in the CPS system for 6 years. 12/4/21: Our caseworker called and told me that they had found no evidence of abuse or neglect. She said that her and her supervisor knew it was a fraudulent report the moment they received it, but by law they had to do an investigation. Then she asked me to be a Court Appointed Child Advocate. She had seen my integrity and selflessness and said they needed people like me.

We had such a great 6 months at Dee's Busy Bees! Dee, Haley, and her team are warm, caring, and…read moremade our daughter feel so safe and happy every day. The activities were fun and helped her grow, and she was honestly sad to move on. We only switched because we found a preschool closer to home in University Place, otherwise we would've stayed longer. Highly recommend!

After 20 years of being a stay at home mom I found that I needed to return to work. I worried about…read moreleaving my children with the right people who would support my values. This facility has earned a bad reputation lately. The last director was a nightmare. However, things have completely turned around under the leadership of the new director. She's upbeat, loves children and goes over the top to be helpful. Teachers have gone from stressed to positive, and do an amazing job with my 2 kids. They find fun and creative ways to engage the kids and teach them important social skills. The new cook there makes delicious food that I would want to eat. My kids come home cheerful and kind, and use important skills they learned from great teachers. My life is 10x better knowing they're in good hands and I can go to work knowing that one area of my life is well taken care of.

I have been very impressed with the loving, caring, and patient care the teachers and staff have…read moreshown my 11 month old daughter. My baby has thrived with the social interactions with other kids. She also enjoys fun activities that are organized weekly, specially water day.  My daughter really struggles with naps and the tenderness and patience the staff showed her when she is having a full meltdown is really impressive.She is particularly fond of their director, and many times you would find my baby snuggled up in her arms. It was the only way she would sleep in the first few days! The entire daycare staff has been really organized and taking all the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the students during COVID. They are truly doing a really great job, especially considering the current circumstances. We have had a great experience, thank you KinderCare!

Without going into detail and sparing feelings... It is simply this: the staff is great, the…read moreprogram works, but the owner is unprofessional and defensive. She makes it clear that she is the owner and if you have a difference in opinion your child will be dismissed from her school. If your child is injured on their watch they will not take responsibility nor do they find it necessary to contact you after the incident. They wait until the parent arrives to pick up the child that day to view the injury ,explain what had happened, and then give out an incident report (which is standard) for the parent to sign. They operate on the CYA policy. Even if it is a "very hard fall." The owner makes it very clear that she wants your business but doesn't need it. She lets you know that there is a wait list to get into her school. So if you don't fit their criteria, demographic, or criticize (the way they care for your child) then there's someone in line waiting to take your place. Money in money out. They don't consider that because of a parent staff conflict the child is the one who suffers. Not just in the case of an injury but also because of a change in the child's regiment and development. Don't get me wrong I like the school and I like the teachers but the owner is a big problem.

I was employed at Safe Harbor for three years and absolutely loved my job, the children, my co…read moreworkers and especially the owner, Molly. Molly is a highly experienced and professional business owner. She cares for the children as individuals, communicates to the parents as family, and treats the staff with complete appreciation and care. While working there, my daughter attended the daycare, starting in the toddler class and moving onto the two older classes. I was so happy to have her in such a loving environment. They went above and beyond what a daycare is. They not only kept her safe and busy, they also made sure her individual needs were met (she needed a longer nap time than others and they also worked with me on my request of reducing her thumb sucking) they taught her a wonderful preschool education (she was reciting the entire pledge of allegiance AND writing her name clearly at the age of 3!) She learned to care for her peers and respect adults. They also had fun "beach days", teddy bear picnics, and annually have the fire department come by to talk to the children about safety and let them tour the fire truck. The toys are constantly being cleaned and rotated. They made sure specific health requests were met, from medications to allergies. When bringing your child here, this daycare facility feels more like an extended family because of the small class sizes and caring staff. I highly recommend this wonderful business to families who want the best for their children!

It's hard to fully express my disappointment with this daycare. To make short, kids are not allowed…read moreto act like kids. Children will never be found running, never being loud. My, then 5yo, was yelled at for accidentally spilling milk. Agreements made during our initial interview were reneged and when we asked why, we were angrily told that's how it is. Later that night an email was sent to us with request that we never ask again even though that was the first time we had ever asked. I'm not going to go into detail as I respect their privacy. If you're looking for authoritarian style child care, this is for you, but I sure wasn't.

Our daughter started at Wee One's when she was 4 months old, she is now 3. We have been very…read morepleased with the incredible professionalism, patience and love that Mr. Tim and Mrs. Barbara show our daughter. My husband and I feel so fortunate to have found such an amazing developmental and learning environment for our child. Wee One's regularly posts photos and videos of their daily activities and has great communication with parents. If you are considering preschool or child care in the Tacoma area, I strongly recommend!

I can't say enough great things about this daycare! If you're looking for a place that feels like a…read moresecond home for your child, this is it. Truly one of the best decisions you can make as a parent.

We've had an amazing experience at Wee Care. Miss Nicole is the best. My son was potty trained…read morealmost immediately and it made our lives so much better. He always came back with fun stories that showed us he was learning a lot. Now he is in School and he was very prepared. My daughter will be starting soon and we are excited to see the progress she will make. My son was well fed, had lots of play time and field trips, and also learned how to make some art, recognize some letters and his name, and just how to be nice to other kids. Overall 5 star experience.

We started here in November. And we absolutely love it. And most of all our two-year-old absolutely…read moreloves it. The second she gets out of the car she starts hopping and skipping that turns into a run to the front door of the school. In a perfect world. I would love to stay home with her, but this is definitely the next best thing. She adores her teachers they send us updates with pictures of their activities throughout the day, ranging from toddler yoga, art projects, story time and much more. My husband and I are so grateful for the wonderful staff and all the wonderful activities that they do with our little Angel. I highly recommend this school. [ Add photos

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2 of my kids go here and they love it. Kind and caring teachers and staff. Love that I get pictures…read moreand video updates of the kids through out the day

My wife and I put our two children in. Safe to say that was a mistake, taking them out of this…read moreuntrained school was a better choice. Our kids are not at chambers primary and we have not had one single incident all year. I'll make this simple, good work places do not have high turnover.