As parents, we were incredibly nervous about leaving our daughter somewhere that wasn't with…read morefamily. From the very beginning, Bright Adventures Preschool completely put our hearts at ease. Our daughter is truly thriving, and it's so clear how deeply loved she is by the teachers and staff. They don't just care for the kids -- they connect with them and treat them like their own. From the first day we walked in to check everything out, we were welcomed like family, and that feeling has never gone away. When our daughter has a hard time saying goodbye in the morning, the teachers and staff step in immediately with extra love, comfort, and reassurance as I'm walking out the door. Within minutes of leaving -- sometimes even before I make it to work -- I already have a picture of her smiling and having the best time on their app. Even when this happens day after day, they handle it with the same patience and kindness every single time. They never act irritated or make it feel like an issue, and that means more to us than we can put into words. The daily updates give us so much peace of mind and truly make us feel connected to her day. We are beyond grateful for the care, compassion, and genuine love the teachers and staff show our daughter. We couldn't imagine a better place for her, and we would highly recommend Bright Adventures Preschool to any family looking for a safe, loving, and supportive environment for their child!

The only bad daycare experience I've had in nearly 8 years, and what I'll kindly refer to as a…read morenightmare. Staff was always lovely, but my experience with management was atrocious. If I brought a concern or issue, the owner in particular tended to come off defensive if not combative. Interactions often did not feel like a collaborative effort to work with parents, but an expectation that you fit her program and not call her on any issues. I'd been waiting to write a negative review until my son was out of program because I expected she would retaliate. This program took over for our previous provider when the rent for the building was increased in late 2023 (per the previous owner - a lease for ~$6k/month wasn't something they could afford, so they were closing for good). Within the first months, they backed out of providing meals (an initial benefit we paid for). They backed out of prorated tuition for closures (over 25 days/year). They did not provide monthly family nights out included with tuition aside from perhaps three times in 15 months. Repeated reassurance and confirmation that there was a slot for my school age son in the morning for an hour before school over the summer resulted in notice one week before school started that they would no longer do that. It was stated this was due to ratios, not price, and no alternative was offered. Staff continued to have their own school age children there in the mornings, however. After less than a year, they increased tuition 25% ($800x25%=$200, totaling $1k) in spite of cutting out basically every benefit they'd promised to provide at the beginning. Additional closure dates were added at several points without advanced notice or update to paperwork, which was disruptive to work schedules. I was left with the unfortunate impression that the owner wanted to push out the clients that had been grandfathered in during the transition at lower rates to increase her profits. By the time a year had passed, none of the other kids my son and I remembered starting with when they took over remained. We only stayed due to proximity to my older son's school, and the (initially) lower rate. Other parents I saw later at a birthday party who had left shared similar experiences to what I had. Upon my son being removed from program without notice after an attempt to resolve a misunderstanding between my mom and staff that occurred while I was out of state (surrounding bedtime issues and the same state-mandated nap/rest period I'd spoken with them about in months past), access to his records and photos in Brightwheel during his time there was immediately cut off. Others' experiences may differ, but I personally cannot recommend a provider less.

If you want your kid kinda safe, sure, this place is alright. Super high turnover with staff (not a…read moregood sign), poor communication with parents, ethics are a bit in question for this daycare business in general. Maybe they're growing too fast and pumping out too many daycares all at once and are having trouble keeping up? It costs a fortune if you don't meet the state threshold for financial assistance. Insane amount, actually. You used to be able to say to yourself, "At least they provide lunch" - but they just told us we need to bring lunch for our kid now, too. They have the most days off of any daycare in town, but there's no discount for these random "staff training days" (and weeks). So you're either taking off work a ton or paying for a sitter on top of the monthly amount that they refuse to discount you. Definitely not nearly enough bang for your (major) bucks, other than the fact you secured childcare for your kid in this impossible town. The kids and families are nice, though. The staff are nice, but I wish they'd stop getting canned or leaving every 4-6 months. Something very shady with this place... If it's your only option, take it while you wait for the next spot. It's not the worst daycare, but I don't recommend it.

This is my honest experience as a parent who sent two boys to Central Christian. We eventually…read moremoved to public school and are looking for a new private option, but I want families to understand what they may encounter here. The school advertises a broad Christian mix, but the culture leans strongly conservative Baptist. Young earth creationism is taught as fact, including the belief that the Earth is about six thousand years old. Mainstream scientific evidence is often dismissed, which may be difficult for families who value a different balance between faith and science. On a positive note, the teachers were consistently kind and genuinely caring with my kids, and that deserves acknowledgment. As a parent of two boys who play sports, I also want to credit the school for working hard to build and improve their athletic programs and facilities. Their sports culture has real enthusiasm behind it and continues to develop. Some of the administration, however, carried an elitist church clique attitude. Acceptance sometimes felt tied to whether you shared their specific beliefs, and if you did not, the disapproval was noticeable. There is also a very strong political presence. As a lifelong Republican, I was unsettled by the extreme MAGA influence and the bro church culture on campus. One prominent influencer in the school community is connected to the Greater Idaho movement, which may matter to parents who prefer a less politicized environment for their children. Communication was another challenge. One front office secretary was frequently curt and sometimes openly rude, which is disappointing when parents are paying tuition and donating time and resources. I have met other parents who share these concerns, as well as two teachers who quietly expressed similar thoughts about the overall culture. The benefit of private education is being able to find a school that fits your family. Central Christian was not the right fit for us, but it may be for you. I strongly encourage researching carefully, asking direct questions, and making sure the school's culture aligns with your values before enrolling.

My daughter went to kindergarten last year, and this year we are sending 3 kids. Best decision we…read morehave made! The staff is friendly and helpful every time, Mrs. Rocco was our daughter's kindergarten teacher last year and I couldn't be more happy and comfortable with having my baby be in her care. We absolutely love that our children will hear about Jesus and Gods love for us!

My 3 year old son attends this school and so far so good, I love how they treat my son and all the…read morechildren...They have great teachers! My son has been attending for about 4 months now and he has been learning a lot. I recommend this school for all kids because its great! Kristen the owner is so nice and friendly aswell.

From the owner: *State Certified Childcare and Preschool *Located in Redmond…read moreand Prineville Oregon *Redmond serves ages 2 years (and potty trained) - 9 years of age *Prineville serves ages 3 months - 9 years of age *Daily preschool classes *Meeting Cognitive, Fine motor, Gross Motor, Music & Movement needs *Daily meals and snacks provided

Absolute horrible daycare service! Turnover of kids is constant due to unprofessional management…read morelying to parents.