Mary has watched both my kids but, my daughter since 9 months. My daughter often asks on weekends…read morefor us to please take her to Mary's. She has a beautiful in home daycare and I can truly say she loves and cares for each child as her own. She isn't just a care provider. She truly has become a friend. I've joked she will have to tell me my daughter is old enough to not go to daycare anymore, but I'm not joking. Mary is an amazing woman.

From the owner: Better learning through play! In operation for 30 years, my day care provides fun times, indoors…read moreand out, curriculum with daily crafts, and healthy meals and snacks. Flexible scheduling available to fit your needs.

We moved to the area last summer and we were in need of having a full time daycare provider in a…read morehurry. Central coast availability of day care providers is tough due to lack of non home daycare options. We also had a challenge as my child a wasn't potty trained and she was 3. After touring a couple of home daycares we got a tour with Hearts and Hands. Ms. Roseanna runs the show there and you could see her passion and dedication to this school and to the students. After walking the building and talking to her we felt this was a good fit for our child. They also had no issues with her not being potty trained at 3. Today was her graduation day and I reflect in the journey we took for the past year. One thing I really liked at this school is communication. Teachers and Ms Roseanna always are communicating with how your child is doing. Anytime there was a bump or scratch on your kid they always let you know with a note and explained what happened. The teachers here are all amazing individuals that truly have passion for early childhood education. Ms. Sherry is such an amazing teacher. She always kept things positive and even when there was a challenging day with my child she always presented information in a positive manner. My child really enjoyed her time with Ms. Sherry. She was such a positive influence on her and I really appreciate that. Ms. Sherry brings a so much experience to the table and it shows. I wish she was my teacher. She was also so positive and reassuring when we were doing potty training. My child is now trained in time for tk thanks for her patience and dedication along with other teachers contributions. They never once got frustrated with her accidents which was so nice Ms. Christina who is no longer with the school was also very impactful in getting her ready for tk/kindergarten. She had a little more direct teaching style but it really instilled the structure in the kids like having them sit quietly. She also was very good about getting kids prepared with numbers and letter recognition. Ms. Swati is a very friendly and great with getting the kids lined up and organized. She was also very helpful days where my child didn't have an easy drop off. She always remembered my name and I always enjoyed the morning conversations and they will be missed. Ms. Bridgette is always smiling and friendly. My child didn't attend her class but any child who is in her class is lucky to have her. She super sweet. The facilities are perfect for a daycare setting. Plenty of toys, puzzles and activities. Outdoor playground is perfect for the kiddos as well. Things always seemed clean when I would drop off and pick-up Pricing is on par with what most folks are charging in the area. Overall I highly recommend this school to anyone needing a child care. I am blessed to have found this place and I know it had a very positive impact on my child's future and I'm thankful to Ms. Roseanna and all the teachers.

Very rude staff I found them to be racist and very bougie I would not recommend this daycare if you…read morehave a younger kid that cannot express to you what happens to them during the day my son always cried when he was dropped off . Have since enrolled him into a smaller diverse daycare and he is Excelling so much more So excited when I drop him off never cries it's a great fit

My baby had Annie as his first teacher. He started with her at the tender age of just 7 months. As…read morea first time mom, I was nervous to hand off my child while I returned to work. Annie was amazing with my child from day one. She exudes kindness and clearly loves the little ones. She was our "childcare fairy." She has sold Elec and will no longer run that program & we miss her dearly. I have nothing but positive things to say about Annie. She's not only great with the babies; she is also professional, organized, and communicative. I highly recommend her.

This is the BEST place. My son has gone here since he was 3 months old and I could not have gone…read moreback to work so soon if it weren't for them. I know he is well taken care of and loved. They are excellent about communicating with me and I am so appreciative of everything they do. These ladies treat my child as if he's their own and that means the world to me as a full-time working mom.

Completed a tour for my 15 month old. Denine the owner is very nice. The kids appeared to be…read morecomfortable in their environment Ultimately decided not to enroll my child due my families beliefs in vaccine requirements

We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Little Ducklings. Ms. Hicks and her assistants have a…read moreton of experience caring for children and their knowledge and kindness are unmatched. They truly care about their ducklings and go above and beyond to offer one-on-one attention to each child. Our son has speech delays and Ms. Hicks has played a crucial role in working with him and helping us find additional services. Her background is in education so the daycare is set up more like a Montessori school which we really appreciate. (We looked at similar daycares and they cost double!) At Little Ducklings they do a lot of fun activities while also working on developmental skills. They are very good about updating us on what they are learning. They will send us videos of the curriculum (songs, etc) and pics of our son which helps us work on skills with him at home. Little Ducklings is a such a great school and we feel lucky to be part of it.

Our daughter has attended 3 different pre-schools before this one due to my husband's change in…read morework location. This is by far the best school we have come across. It exceeds all of our expectations and is reasonably priced compared to others in the area. Here are a few of our favorite parts about VVCC. 1. Structure! Previous schools would switch out teachers depending on how many children were in class that day. Which left my daughter feeling insecure in her environment. VVCC reliably has the same teachers daily no matter the class size. 2. Cleanliness! Hand washing is prioritized upon check in. Before my daughter can join the class, the school asks that I take her potty and to wash her hands. She has not been sick at all this year. At previous schools she got hand foot and mouth, stomach bugs, and respiratory infections. 3. Flexibility! My daughter is crazy hyper and strong willed. Her teacher works with my daughter concerning her struggles and gives her different options to help her cope in the classroom. At other schools she was forced to be just like the other kids or leave. They really work with the children individually while still teaching them discipline. 4. Lots of family events! I never knew any other parents or friends at other schools. Here, we have family friends because there are meet and greets, harvest festivals, book readings, and holiday programs. 5. Learning letters! I love the curriculum they use to introduce and teach the pre-K class letters. They assign animals to a letter to help the children remember and my daughter uses that daily as she does activities at home. 6. Spanish immersion! The pre-k class gets Spanish lessons on Fridays and my daughter is picking up so quick! 7. Healthy snacks that change for diversity! 8. Great toys that are changed out weekly! Their outdoor play is large and has great options as well. 9. My daughter LOVES it. We wish we would have found VVCC sooner! Check them out, you will be glad you did .

This preschool is the best in the area. They take security, cleanliness, and overall safety very…read moreseriously. The administrator and staff are always professional, honest, and transparent. They have gone over and above for our family in the past, and I will always appreciate that. I couldn't recommend this preschool enough! The children are shown so much love and patience. My daughter loves going to school and says it's her favorite place to go to.

I really like this center the teachers are great! The director, Crystal, is welcoming and answers…read moreall questions about the center. The teachers Miss. Kathy is great too, she teaches the kids manners and how to count in English, Spanish and French! My kid really enjoys coming here and the small class size is really nice for that one on one attention!

My partner and I moved to Santa Maria in mid-May of this year, without knowing a single soul over…read morehere, and one of our biggest concerns was finding a school for our three-year-old. Let me say, we are over the moon about Grace Lutheran Nursery School. Within the first week, our child fell in love with this school. First thing she does in the morning is say "time for school!" and is upset on weekend mornings when she can't attend school. Within the first month, we noticed giant strides in her vocabulary, color recognition, social demeanor, and her attitude. Grace Lutheran has developed a love for school within our child which we believe will stay with her for years to come. The teachers are wonderful, always smiling, and helpful. We are very grateful for Grace Lutheran Nursery School and all they do for our child!

It felt like bringing my kids to be watched by a family member. Meghan loves her daycare kids as if…read morethey're her own. I can't recommend her enough!

Do your research when it comes to childcare and don't rely on Yelp…read more Check the citations and reports available on the ca.gov website. This facility has come close to being shut down and it seems it is still operating. I had toured and nearly put my kids here but upon reading some of the reports and seeing a sleeping infant swinging around in a swing only half way strapped and falling out, I decided this was not a place I could use.

Be aware that this facility is currently on probation with the state licensing board. Do your due…read morediligence before enrolling your child and look up their visit and violation reports.

Putting my son in child care for the first time was a decision that I weighed heavily. Trusting him…read moreto Seeds is one of the best decisions I've made. Ciara and her staff are kind, communicative and a delight to interact with. I watched my son flourish during his time there and his social, communication and motor skills increase. He was so happy there that when I came to pick him up he would just look at me and go back to what he was previously doing. I strongly recommend Seeds. Thank you, Ciara!

From the owner: We are not your average daycare. Our goal is to take little seeds and turn them into mighty trees…read more We want to help children develop their thinking minds so they can solve problems and make responsible decisions. We want our children to learn what it means to be respectful and we want them to learn skills that they can bring home with them. We strive to teach children how to treat their parents and other adults, their peer, and more importantly how they should treat themselves. We live in a day where technology is booming and children are exposed to so much in such in so little time. At Seeds we want to cultivate their innate child behavior and reinforce it with encouraging stimuli that will enhance their abilities rather then diminish them. Because when we learn, we grow and we are going to have a blast doing it.