This play gym is safe, clean & engaging! My boys loved engaging with all of the toys & activities…read more Fabulous spot!

Diana the coordinator is the best!! Goes above and beyond for the children and provides a safe…read moreenvironment for them. Always welcomes you with a smile. My autistic son loves this place and when he wakes up early mornings it's good to know I can take him here to release all that energy. They even take care of the parents by offering coffee. She got my son approved with try county for his visits. Thank you so much!

We have been in this school for about a year and I cannot recommend it enough. It is very clean,…read moreneatly organized, teachers are involved and respectful. Miss Gina and Mac are amazing. There is good communication going on, they always respond to any questions. I love their Montessori based style of teaching kids, as well as introducing Spanish. Knowing many languages is so important in modern world. I also love little cute traditions and how holiday celebrations are organized!

We absolutely love DIA! Ms Gina and Ms Mac are absolutely wonderful and we have felt 100% safe and…read morecomfortable with our 3.5 year old at school there. Our son has spend the last 7 months at DIA, and it was so hard to say goodbye. The only reason we moved him is because we moved further away and the drive was getting hard on us. But would hands down recommend DIA, and we would go back in a heartbeat.

We love WOOD FAMILY CHILD CARE ! The staff is very kind, caring, and professional. The environment…read moreis clean, safe, and Welcoming, and my child is always happy there. I highly recommend this daycare to any parent!

I'm hoping this doesn't get too long but here goes nothing…read more.. Our family has been part of the Kindercare community for several years now and the experience has been nothing short of wonderful and in many ways, life-changing. Our daughter "graduated" from Kindercare last year after spending nearly 2 years there, and she is now at our local public school and thriving in TK! The structure, curriculum and most importantly, the kindness and care from the teachers and staff truly prepared her for success. I still remember when she first started there, she was hesitant, unsure and struggling with confidence, especially when holding a pencil. She would melt to the ground ha! I had a great conversation with Ms Linda about my concerns, and she along with Ms Priscilla, poured their hearts into building my daughter up. Fast forward to "graduation", my daughter left the class READING. Their focus on phonics, patience and love for teaching made all the difference. Today, she is as confident as they come and genuinely LOVES going to school. For that, I am beyond grateful!! Because of this incredible experience, our youngest son now attends Kindercare as well. He's been there since the "baby class" and has grown so much. In fact, even though he is technically eligible for TK in the fall, my husband and I have chosen to keep him at Kindercare for another year because of how much we value their program. That decision says everything about the trust and confidence we have in this school. As a busy family with two working parents, Kindercare makes it easy. Providing the meals is a game-changer. We love following the pictures and schedule updates in the Kindercare app. The pic attached is one of the many photos we get of the kids at play. They have fun family engagement activities on holidays which can be fun! We love the Halloween event! I have met so many "mom friends" here and even though their children have left Kindercare, we still make a point to get together to hangout, have a happy hour or playdate at the park with or without our Kinderkids. When you have kids excited to go to school, nothing feels better. And every time we walk through the doors, we feel like part of the family. We are thankful we found a second HOME at Kindercare.

Our son has been at the Thousand Oaks KinderCare infants program for over 6 months now and it's…read morebeen a great experience so far. We love their focus on complying with safety regulations and documenting important details of the day's events through photos, videos, and notes in the KinderCare app. Our son enjoys time with all of his wonderful teachers like Ashley, Alyssa, Maria, Amy, Grace, and his BFF Kim. Although it can get a bit hectic, as expected with all the energetic kids, it seems like the teachers have genuine support from management, Nikki and Lisa, and that everyone strives to do their best for the kids. The teachers' impressive memory of our son's activities, especially in the chaos of many kids doing many things, is really useful reference for how to continue our childcare at home in the evening. It's impossible to know every single detail and metric of the center's operations, and moreover, the long-term strategy and potential incentive shifts of KinderCare as a large corporation that recently became publicly traded. One really positive and reassuring sign for this center specifically is the long average tenure of the teachers. This center's leadership is certainly doing something well to retain its staff, some of whom have been there for decades. In our experience, the staff seem supported and everyone has been so helpful and responsive whenever we've had any concerns or questions, including consistently picking up the phone on the rare times that we call. Childcare can be thankless work that goes underappreciated and some days must be overwhelming, so we truly appreciate these hardworking teachers for taking care of our little one!

I cannot say enough amazing things about Lovely Bees and Iryna. Our daughter is absolutely thriving…read morebecause of her. Iryna is incredibly thoughtful in how she builds her days, creating themes for each week, integrating music classes, and coming up with the coolest crafts. She also provides amazing food each day, so much so that our daughter is disappointed in what we cook on the weekends! At the last daycare my daughter went to, it was always a battle to drop her off. But now she walks right in with barely a glance goodbye and is sad to leave. She is so taken care of and loved at Lovely Bees, we are so grateful.

Iryna is an amazing teacher with infinite patience and kindness. Her ability to create interesting…read moreactivities with an educational focus is amazing. Food is also a specialty of this daycare where all food is produced with an eye on nutrition as well as taste. All of the parents are more than satisfied with the operation of this daycare.

When I had to go back to work after having my first and only child, I was scared, nervous, and…read moreanxious about where I would put my son at ONLY FOUR MONTHS old. Searching for the right daycare for our son wasn't easy. We searched and searched online, talked with friends and neighbors, and checked the California licensing website (http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Child-Care-Licensing/Resources-for-Parents). We had to consider several things for the care of our child: a safe environment, a caring teacher/caregiver, price, and hours. We made the leap and thankfully, Shadow Oaks Daycare not only met the minimum of our checklist, but ended up being so much more for our son. It was hard to "let go" of our son and place him into the arms of Elyssa - I mean, this was my first kid and I was trying to figure out how to balance breastfeeding and bottle, and figuring out naps! And yet, it was one of the best decisions I (we) made. He did so well with her and still does today. He has never arrived not wanting to go in and he's never left being upset. Why? Because of love. I believe that he is genuinely loved by Elyssa and she gently guides and navigates him throughout the day and with the other kids. There's a little structure and very, very light programming, but mostly love and snuggles. As Elyssa said and several websites on babies pointed out, he eventually followed a routine of bottles, lunch, and naps. And along the way he picked up some sign language and songs, as well as new friends. At first, as I even told her, I was a little jealous - heck I am a first time mom and I had a mix of emotions, but now I am just GRATEFUL. It is so important to me that my child has an extension of folks that care for him, not just "babysit" him. * The house is away from major streets. It is simple, clean, and safe. * Toys are just the right amount and type for infants to early toddlers. * The daycare has not been cited for any issues to my knowledge and research (at least definitely not during our time). * There is a tv that is used at times to entertain the kids (but depends on age range of current attendees) but even when that has been on it's been phonics related material. She reads books to them daily. Other items to note is that while she doesn't "officially" provide food to the kids, yes, of course snacks (e.g. good ol' cheerios) are available and back up milk if you've forgotten it. You have to provide diapers and she is diligent about using gloves when changing your child. You also provide your own lunch/snacks for your child. So far during our time, there were no children with peanut allergies so if your child has one, notify her and I'm pretty sure she will accommodate. Our son will be moving onto pre-school soon and she has been so generous with her time in allowing us some wiggle room as we figure out our start date. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me via yelp, especially if you are a first time mom. I've been there - making this decision didn't come lightly for me and it may not be for you either. Happy to help you with some info if you need it.

My son has been going here for two years and I love it. It is a small home daycare with a loving…read moreenvironment. Elyssa, the owner, is wonderful with babies and toddlers and treats the kids like they are her own and part of the family. I never have to feel worried while he is there because I know he is well taken care of and well loved. This place is a gem. Thank you Elyssa!

Exercise caution before submitting payment. We were encouraged to pay a deposit well in advance,…read morebefore our baby was born, and more than six months prior to the anticipated start date for part-time care. When our circumstances changed, we promptly provided three months' notice. The daycare withheld the full deposit with no option for refund or credit toward future drop-in care. Retaining funds under these circumstances, without providing any services or incurring loss, constitutes unjust enrichment and raises serious concerns under California's good faith and fair dealing principles.

Temple Ezt Chaim's infant center and pre-school are absolutely excellent. The staff members are…read moreloving, caring, and responsive. They introduce babies and toddlers to different activities that prompt motoric skills, vocabulary, and social capabilities (thanks to them my 2 years old son learned how to wait for his turn!). Additionally, Debbie Blumenthal the Director, is super hands-on (always at the premises) and extremely responsive to any questions or concerns. My kids always comes back home with a smile. Highly recommended!

Strongly recommend The staff is great…read more The place is safe and secure The price is reasonable

I use Children's Courtyard as my backup childcare through my work benefit and I'm very happy with…read morethe experience. From day 1, the staff are warm, welcoming, and reassuring. I'm sure all parents can relate that leaving your child somewhere unfamiliar for the first time can be nerve wracking. Devon, the director, was especially communicative and helpful throughout the process. She coordinated all the paperwork with me and clearly explained what to expect on the first day and how to log onto their app, which made everything feel much smoother and less stressful. One thing I really appreciate is that the school provides lunch, snacks, diapers, and even a camera feed so I can check in throughout the day. It's obvious they truly care about the children and parents comfort as well. Tuition price is great too! Overall, great childcare service. If I lived closer, I would absolutely enroll my child here full time.