If I could rate a zero I would. This business is truly bias towards certain clients. They decided…read moreto update their building and added a code lock to the front door. These women did not notify me of the change nor share the code with me. As I and my ex are divorced we share custody and he mostly picks up our children. This day I got to pick up my daughter and discover not only is the door locked, they didn't give me the code and didn't not answer the door as I rung the bell. I had been sitting out side for a bit and had a chance to see other parents use the code and go right in. However I rang the bell and waited outside like a criminal as my child was brought to the door. Unlike the other parents that went straight in and had immediate access to their children. The next day for drop off I again noticed all the parents seemed to have codes. I then texted and called my ex asking for the code, he refused. So I waited for a nice parent to come along to open the door for myself and my children. The older kids wanted to drop in and say hello. This week I'm talking to my 4 year old who attends the horrible place and tells me that her teachers did not like the snack I packed her last week. She said they claimed it was unhealthy and she said she felt bad but wanted to eat her food anyway. First off these women have taken their bias/racism too far. To be little parents in front of four years old child is a low down scummy thing to do. These people have my number if anything they could have called me and asked me not to send her with nutrí grain bars, cereal bars, graham crackers and the Minute Maid juice box. But to make a child feel bad in any way let alone about her food is atrocious and not tolerated. I've received my children from this place multiple times in which they had candy, fruit snacks and junk. So clearly there aren't strict dietary guidelines nor are any of these people offering meals to these preschoolers. Bottom line is if there is something to be said about a child's parent, call the parent. Feel free to reach out in fact but the slanderous talk to my children will not be permissible. I'm sure many can agree with that sentiment. Avoid this place if you have any sense.

Let me respond to the complaint of racism. Check my picture and you will see that I am a POC and my…read morechildren are beautiful POC as well. We started with Just Kid'n Around when it was a daycare at the start of the pandemic when my normal daycare shutdown. And we followed to the new preschool. I feel that there is much more diversity represented in the daycare compared to the actual population. My kids have aged out and are now in school but we will be back for breaks and the summer! We were there this summer and we were notified of the need to quarantine as soon as the health department notified the facility. From March of 2020 until June of 2021, not only did we not have to quarantine but my kids had fewer illnesses than our previous daycare exponentially. The staff have always worn masks. I don't understand this complaint of marks. I will never forget the comment my pediatrician made at one of our well visits when she saw bruises on their legs: "I see these boys are very active". Kids play, kids get hurt, and unless it is a true injury, staff might not notice a scratch. If my children reported being scratched or otherwise mistreated by staff, that's one thing, but from everyday playing? My ringing endorsement is that this daycare, and then preschool, came through when I was in a jam and took care of my kids well. They still ask about Miss Melissa, Miss Stacey, and Miss Jen. Communication has been great, when I perceived an unpleasant experience with a new staff member, I spoke with Miss Melissa and the staff member addressed my concerns and we learned it was a misunderstanding. From them on experiences with that staff member were great. I am a very present and involved parent and I wouldn't leave my most precious beings in a bad situation.

This place is really a mixed bag. Both my son's attended. Our oldest was labeled a problem child,…read morewhile the youngest almost never had an issue. As parents, we stayed involved and had several meetings to find a solution for our oldest, but nothing seemed to work. Low and behold, he is off to Kindergarten and getting nothing but rave reviews. We enjoyed the afternoon care people. I can say for certain, teacher Cathy was an absolute joy. However, the director is a bit harsh. On a couple of occasions my wife and I got there without our presence being known and heard some very harsh tones used even on very small children.. the demeanor seemed to disappear when we made ourselves known. Unfortunately, the education aspect seems to lack. The field trips were fun for the kids, however, our youngest is in a much more structured preschool and the difference is so noticeable. BUT, the price can NOT be beat. 2 children, 3 days a week, from 7 am till 6pm was 576, where now we pay for 3 full days for 1 child at 450. If you are on a tight tight budget, the pre school is not bad.. but, it truly just depends on what you're looking for, and what you're willing to let slide.

I can't say enough great things about Sonshine Children Center. Today was my girls' last day and…read morewe've left with such wonderful memories. The Director, Teacher Cindy and all of the teachers are caring, loving, and knowledgeable. I have 2 other friends whose children also attended and absolutely loves Sonshine. Enrolling your kids at this pre-school is an absolute must. Thank you teachers Cindy, Cathy, Carol, Stacy, Sue, and Melissa for taking care of my daughters and showing them love and kindness.

My daughter came home afraid and said the teacher spanked her. Never took my child back again !read more

The New Director Ms. Dee is AMAZING! The school is top notch! She's got a lot of great things going…read moreon at all times! She's friendly & kind but does not mess around with safety. Im really very pleased. The program all together is spectacular. I love it. My kids love it. I recommend this place 100%. *UPDATE* I'm so upset Ms. Dee quit! I can't imagine why! She was doing so good. Looks like I will be looking for a new daycare! I wish I could find her to see where she's going!!!! I gave it a one star because the new Director left & things are back to worse. When she was there I gave her 5 stars. Please Ms. Dee if you ever read this tell us what happened and what school you are working at! All the parents and kids miss you. Thank you for everything you did!

Our daughters started here when they turned 2. There is a separate classroom for 2 year olds and…read morethere are other classrooms for 3-5 year olds. We had nothing but good experiences here and highly recommend it. The teachers are very patient with the children, older children help younger children settle into routines, and the school even helps with potty training when the time comes. When our daughter started Kindergarten at the local elementary school, we found she was far beyond her classmates in math. This school prepared her well. Your child will take time to settle into the new environment. It took my oldest nearly six weeks. The school will work with you, so be patient and don't blame the school if your child isn't ready.

Let me save you the headache! This place is a freakinnn' mess…read more After essentially being pushed out just two days in, I was told I'd get a full refund, minus the two days my son was "in school", yeah.. ok. What I got instead was several weeks of back and fourth emails, and a check that was finally recieved via snail mail aka USPS. I thought: "FINALLY", cause... hey, we're talking a little over $1,800. I go to deposit it and lo and behold.. IT'S NOT SIGNED. Yes, seriously, they sent me an unsigned check. From there, I went back to the email thread, going back and forth a million times with accounting and random people who never introduced themselves. An aggressive email from a random staff member named Patricia, who never introduced herself or her role in the whole situation. I didn't receive any phone calls, no apology, no accountability. Weeks go by, and I don't receive another check, so I filed a dispute with my bank after attempting to resolve this for over a month. Guess what? I finally heard back from accounting. They tried to get me to cancel my dispute so that they could issue a check again. I said nope! Thankfully, a week or so later, my bank was able to refund me the entire amount after literally faxing them our email thread and the unsigned check. Please do not bring yourself or your children here. The staff here is unprofessional and incompetent and needs to brush up on their customer service. Avoid. At. All. Costs.

my kid goes here and absolutely loves it! She's well taken care of and well loved there. i read…read moreanother comment that the place is not clean and their kid is getting sick- that's not true; all kids get sick a lot at this age because of their lack of immunities. the value is also good for the price.

Initially, I was happy with my choice to enroll my child(ren). However, my experience left me…read morethinking that the director is a tad arrogant and quick to label children. If your child is not developing in a typical manner. Be warned. On top of that, the classrooms have no windows and the walls are bare. The cost is outrageous considering the quality of service (and they still try to do fundraisers). Lastly, there seems to be a high turnover rate when it comes to staff. Hope they make improvements.

Amazing school my boys attended since preschool most of the teachers are great some need to learn…read morelittle more on how to improve , only have a few issues but so far is been good .

BEST Pre school experience! It is the most loving,…read moreprofessional, clean , happy place my son has attended. From the director - staff ,amazing ! They are all very kind and care about being there for the kids and making sure that its not just "play time" like other facilities we have experienced in the past. My son learned a lot and came home excited to go back the next day. The teachers are organized and making sure parents are or can be involved. Unfortunately we had to move schools but nothing compares to the passion RC offers for the families and community.

My daughter was signed up to attend preschool this coming year. She has special needs and I…read moreinquired with Shirley as to whether her attending with an aide was possible. Her response was "It's too big of a distraction for the other kids. I don't know what to tell you. " She did offer for us to "try" it out but why on earth would I want to send my daughter to a place that didn't actually care about her well being in the first place. I felt that we were discriminated against because our child has special needs. Despicable. If you have a child that has special needs, don't even call. You will be disappointed. The attached picture shows that a child cannot be turned away simply bc they may need one on one care.

Miss Shirley and Miss Essie are God sends for our family! We have 2 boys that have gone here and 2…read moremore kids that will go in the future. Our boys have graduated from this school being able to read at a first or second grade level, or even above that! For a busy mom that can't teach my children everything I would want them to know before entering school, they teach them everything they need and beyond. I recommend Miss Shirley's to anyone I talk to about preschools in Ripon, they are the best!

I rarely leave reviews, but families deserve transparency. My family has been with this center for…read moreover three years, and the decline has been noticeable especially following recent corporate changes and inconsistency at that level. This facility markets itself as a "learning center", but it is increasingly operating like a daycare without the consistency and structure you would expect for the cost. Ongoing staffing shortages have created unreliable care, including last minute capacity limits that result in families being turned away. The core issue appears to be how staff are treated and to be clear, this is not a reflection of the on site team, but a corporate level problem. Teachers seem overworked, under supported, and underpaid, which creates an unsustainable environment. This not only impacts the children, but also leads to high staff turnover and a lack of consistency in care. Families are paying premium rates, but the investment in staffing does not reflect that. Until there are meaningful changes at the corporate level to support and retain qualified teachers, I cannot recommend this center.

Reflecting on the six years my child spent at Childtime, I can honestly say we look back on the…read moreexperience with immense satisfaction. Now that we are nearly a year removed from the program, the positive impact on my child's development is even more apparent. The hallmark of our experience was the relationship with the administration. While there were naturally moments over the years where I had concerns or disagreed with a specific situation, I never once felt unheard. The leadership team always prioritized sitting down with me to listen and address my feedback. Even when the solutions weren't exactly what I had envisioned, the transparency and respect they showed ensured that my perspective was always valued. Watching my child flourish in the environment they've cultivated was a joy. My only constructive critique would be the lunch program; while relying on the provided options was occasionally a challenge, and my child sometimes came home hungry. However, the staff was always attentive to this--they provided appealing snacks and allowed as many helpings as needed to ensure no child was left wanting. I would have prefered to be able to provide a home made lunch that respected the no-peanut policy. I am grateful for the care, the communication, and the community Childtime provided our family for over half a decade.

My son went to Gregori for four years and had a great experience. He was in jazz band, in many…read moreclubs, on the golf team, and tried track one year. I think Gabriela (one star review) did make a point that I heard my son make in that the popular kids and athletes are put on a pedestal. But hasn't that always been the case. His advice on classes is take the advance placement or AP classes instead of the regular classes. He found that the teachers are more engaged and the students better behaved. In the advanced classes he was "always" able to complete his homework in class because work time was quite. My son is now at Chico State and thriving thanks to the foundation that Gregori HS gave him. One last comment to Gabriela, no school is perfect and it is great that you support your child, but you need to potentially look within to identify what or who the true source of your discontent is.

DO NOT BRING YOUR CHILD HERE!! The school is literally a prison and if you do not have the correct…read moreauthorization to be somewhere they treat youu like a delinquent and if you aren't popular or an athlete then you are nothing. The teachers are awful and suck all the emotional energy from your kids everyday and getting in trouble is SUPER easy. If you want to keep your childs permanent record clean DO NOT BRING THEM TO GREGORI