Our daughter started here at 7 months. The transition from home to full time daycare was a lot for…read moreall of us, but VCLCs team was so reassuring and she is now thriving there. They have a great staff of teachers and all staff greet our daughter by name. Miss Victoria (director) is personable, professional and runs a great program.

Finding a daycare you truly trust with your child is everything, and we've felt so grateful to have…read morefound this one. Our daughter has been here for the past two years and the care they provide is exceptional. The teachers are warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in the kids. It's clear they create an environment where children feel safe, happy, and excited to learn. One thing we especially appreciate is the communication with parents -- they keep us informed and are always thoughtful and responsive. They also put so much effort into planning engaging activities and fun days, both in the classroom and on outings, which makes every week feel special for the kids. Knowing our daughter is in such caring and capable hands gives us so much peace of mind. We truly feel lucky to be part of this community.

My daughter has been going to this school for almost two years and I can't give enough praises to…read morethe staff. My daughter is a spirited child to say the least the the teachers have the experience and patience's to deal with her. The curriculum is wonderful. Christian based which gives my child a Bible verse and moral to ponder. I know when she hits kindergarten in the fall she will be ready. With CoVID, the school has taken all the precautions to make sure the kids stay safe and healthy while allowing them to be kids. Mask and temperature checks are required. They teach and practice social distancing as well as keeping the class sizes small.

The Preschool has taken concerns of safety that I had and addressed them with multiple security…read morecameras, a Ring system which has 24/7 security watch, a keypad to enter the Preschool, and an enclosed play yard.

Goodness me! I wish I were a three-year-old--or even a five-year-old!--so that I could attend…read morePatriz Childcare in Port Hueneme! The center is owned by Veronica Patriz, who says she has been directly involved with children for 18 years. At Patriz Childcare, "We provide quality childcare services and educational development activities," Veronica explained, adding, "We support children in self-help skills and so much more!" She is credentialed in Early Childhood Education, and is certified in CPR and First Aid. The center is also state-licensed. The children's areas in the center are amazing! In addition to a large playroom, there is a book-filled library, an art area, an area for burgeoning writers, and an area where kids can build a castle, a battleship or a hospital--all with blocks! Matt M's son attended Patriz Childcare when he was a bit younger. "We both loved it," Matt said. "My son loved it so much he wouldn't want to leave at pickup time!" Taylor W. agreed with Matt's opinion that Patriz Childcare is a very special place, owned by a very special woman. "Veronica Patriz is one of the best caregivers I have ever known or worked with," Taylor said with enthusiasm. "I am so grateful that I was able to work with her and learn so many valuable lessons to take with me in the future!" I have to admit, I envy the children who get to go to Patriz Childcare! If I ask nicely, do you think Veronica would let me attend the center for just a little while? Probably not. I can visit, though! So can you! Come join the fun at Patriz Childcare, 538 Gill Avenue, Port Hueneme. See you there! Bon Appetit!

I am grateful to have found Patriz childcare. Veronica is incredibly knowledgeable, professional,…read morefriendly and loving towards all of the kids. Her home is clean, structured and filled with so many activities, toys, and books. I truly love that my kids days are structured and that they have the opportunity to interact, play and learn with others. My two kids have truly thrived here and I would highly recommend this place to any other parent looking for a safe, nurturing and fun learning environment for their kids.

I bought our son here during COVID-19. Let me just say, he and I loved it. He was in the part time…read moreprogram from 8-12 and then he told me he wanted to attend all day. To me as a parent, that says something. He enjoyed it SOOO much! Thank you to the staff who helped my child thrive. We ended up moving so we had to disenroll. But If it was up to me I'd 100% put him and my daughter back in LSM. All the activities they would do and daily pictures helped me during the height of the pandemic. I really appreciate them. I would recommend taking your children here. Plus, it was competitive when it came to the value and pricing!

Very nice place and staff my tour went great and the director was very pleasant to interact with .read more

My son has been going there for a week now and i love it , blanca sends pictures and sends updates…read moreall the time !!! my son has learned new words since being there !!

The best of the best gym and an amazing staff. the service was great.the workers value your time to…read moreme you have a great experience.

An amazing environment, with friendly and professional staff. I'm 67 years of age and I'm taking…read moreprivate swim lessons. I'm extremely pleased with my lessons and my water aerobics classes.

If you value your child learning in an environment that fosters a positive and enthusiastic…read moreapproach to learning, while growing up and being taught basic life skills with integrity, kindness, and respect for self and others, then this is the school for you and your child(ren). My son came to Peppermint Junction from an in home daycare to Pre-k. With Ms. Lory's loving and gentle approach, he adapted quickly and loves going to school. He is currently in T-k with Ms. Kelly and he blossomed to be communicative, thoughtful, understanding of what is being asked of him and the expectations. All teachers work incredibly well together and their number one priority is the children, ensuring they are feeling secure mentally, socially, and physically. If you ever have questions about how and why certain things are done, the teachers are more than happy to explain and work collaboratively with the parents. I can't say enough good things about the experiences I have had at Peppermint Junction and the caring staff/owner. I can't put a price on piece of mind knowing that my child is safe and happy while learning. Thank you all at Peppermint Junction for your hard work, you truly make a difference.

I brought my 3 and 5 year old here. My five year old attended for summer camp here and he…read moreabsolutely loved it. He would get upset when I would pick him up early lol. My daughter also enjoyed her time here. I loved that her speech improved while attention peppermint. I felt the establishment was safe and well equipped for my babies. They also had no complaints or code violations when I looked them up so it made me feel at ease. Honestly it was one of the best rated schools in the Oxnard area. I was hesitant as my kids have attended mostly Montessori but after a few weeks I was sure this was a great decision. We unfortunately moved out of the area but if we hadn't our kids would 100% still be going here! Thank you so much Ms. Melanie, Ms. Corrina and Ms. Helen for everything! We will miss you ladies.

Amanda is very sweet and considerate. My daughter stayed with her for a little under a year and she…read morealways came home happy and never cried when I dropped her off.

From the owner: Our program is a place where children can learn through doing, invent through making, and solve…read moreproblems by working independently and together.

The director, Michelle, is very loving towards the children and families and the teachers are very…read morecaring and attentive. My 2.5 year old loves going to school and runs from me when I come to pick her up. She wants to stay and that is vastly different from her last school. We have been there for over a year now and I couldn't be happier. This is an incredible school with great values and a perfect balance of learning and play.

My son has been coming to Crossroads for a while now. My husband and I based our choice on not only…read morethe previous Yelp reviews, but also the recommendations of numerous (20+) mothers in a mothers group I am on in Simi Valley. We are very happy with our decision, and would wholeheartedly recommend Crossroads to other families who are looking for Childcare. It was our first time putting our son in non-family childcare and so understandably we were a bit nervous, however watching him grow and come home and talking about his friends is simply amazing. Crossroads is located at the church (Methodist), and they do teach age-appropriate bible learning. My family is non-denominational, however I think it is important to expose children to different things/teaching. My son will come home and explain to me the stories that he has heard (IE Jonah and the Whale) and also the teachings that he has heard (Sharing, Being Kind..all things that EVERYONE should know and SUPPORT!). Ms. Gordon (the program Director) explained that they would be sharing the teachings, but also that the program is open to everyone regardless of belief. I honestly find it very cute to hear a 4-year olds recollection of a Bible Tale. The staff is all awesome. Ms. Gordon, Ms. Theresa, Ms. Elizabeth. Mr. Ron (the cook) is literally all my son talks about. He gets snack and lunch provided by the school and it is often things like quesadillas, sliders, fruit, vegetables, milk, cereal, granola bars. It has definitely increased the types of food my son is willing to try. Communication from the school is awesome and they take safety as a top priority. I've had a few times where my son has fallen and scraped a knee and I have always gotten an accident/incident report and he always tells me that "teacher" takes care of it and put on a bandaid or a cool pack. Every once and a while the school will have events for parents (hindered by COVID obviously) but we have had Muffins in the Morning and got to go and join our student to make crafts, I really do love these events. The school takes a lot of COVID precautions (sanitizing, hand washing, and all adults wear masks) and I appreciate that the children do not have to wear masks (I personally feel its unrealistic to expect small children to wear masks all day in the California heat). There have only been 2 COVID incidents (one student as close contact to a family member, one confirmed case) since the pandemic began, and I think that speaks volumes for how much the staff cares and takes care of the school. Also, when there was a shutdown due to a case the school was very open and realistic in reaching out to parents and coming to an agreement (individually with each affected family) regarding tuition re-imbursement/payment for that month. Also the price is very, very, very, good for the quality of care and the learning and fun that my son gets to have there. Overall, I have nothing but good things to say about Crossroads and their staff. I really do recommend them for childcare.