This school is a real gem! They make you feel very warm and welcome while taking excellent care of…read moreyour little ones. We had the best experience here. Highly recommend!

My child went to Hummingbird for 3 years and love every minute. The one thing that stood out to me…read morewas how the teachers cared for the students. There were a few mornings, like all kids, where drop off was not easy. The teacher would help us ease her into the day and comfort her in those mornings. Miss Shauna was great with this our child and could not thank her enough for it.

My daughter joined WCA as soon as she turned 2.5 years old. It's in our old neighborhood and we…read morealways wanted to send her to WCA as soon as she become of age because we saw how nicely the kids were playing in the outdoor play area and how the teachers kept a close eye on them. After I did the tour wd Ms. Amanda, we were all in. My daughter loves Ms. Rajani, Ms. Amanda, Ms. Elma and she still talks about them even though she's attending TK now at a public school. My daughter not only learnt her letters and numbers but also how to be kind and respectful, how to help around the house as well as a little Spanish and Mandarin. We have built life long friendships with other parents(and teachers) and I can't wait to send my twin girls as soon as they are old enough to join the school.

We are so happy with this school for our kids…read more Our son was treated so well that we did not hesitate to send his younger sister there. If you are looking for a preschool where the teachers care and they all feel like family, this place is it! The location is excellent and they have a wonderful outdoor play area so our children get exposed to the outdoors and are not sitting inside all day. It's also easy to get to since it is near the 23 freeway and sunset hills. It's easy to get back on the freeway to/from work. We are so glad this place exists and feel so lucky to send our daughter here. I strongly recommend this place for preschool!! It is the best in the area.

Amazing teachers! Small, quaint little school age ranges 2-6years! The teachers are caring,…read morepatient, and truly dedicated to helping the children learn and grow. The classroom environment is welcoming, fun, and engaging, with activities that support children's social, emotional, and academic development. I especially appreciate how the teachers make each child feel valued, supported, and cared for. It is clear that the staff genuinely love what they do. I would highly recommend this preschool to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment for their child!

A wonderful school that prepares students very well, excellent staff and teachers who care a lot…read moreabout learning .

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!

We love Horizon Hills. I attended the school when I was 3 years old, my son (age 3) has been…read moreattending for the last two years, and soon my daughter (1) will be enrolling. We look forward to class every week - I can really see how my son's social skills improved since attending HH. I also love the parent discussions, it has really validated my parenting experience! We love the teachers, they are incredibly loving towards the kids, knowledgeable about toddlerhood/parenting, and make the day so much fun. 10 out of 10 recommend!!!

We love Horizon Hills! My son has been attending for three years, and we've loved each of the…read moreclasses he's been a part of. The campus is full of trees, flowers, and plants, and it has so many fun outdoor areas to play. It's a wonderful environment. As for the classrooms, they are clean and have so many diverse and engaging activities for the kids, from art, to dramatic play, to blocks, there's always something fun to get into. I love that I get to stay and have so many fun ways to play and interact with my son, as well as socializing and commiserating with the other moms and dads. Finally, and most importantly, the teachers are wonderful! They are caring, patient, thoughtful, and supportive of both the students and parents.I love their philosophy for helping little ones learn, grow, explore, and problem-solve. I highly recommend this school for both students and parents!

We had a wonderful experience at Temple Etz Chaim (TEC). I'd like to start by saying that no…read moredaycare or preschool is perfect--every school will have occasional challenges. What sets TEC apart is how well it is managed. They have been educating young children for many years, and that experience is evident in every aspect of the program. The campus is spacious, with multiple playgrounds that the children rotate through, giving them plenty of variety and opportunities for outdoor play. The school also offers several on-campus extracurricular activities that families can enroll in, and music class is included with tuition. My daughters participated in dance, gymnastics, and soccer, and absolutely loved every one of them. They were constantly engaged, excited to go to school, and never bored. Academically, I was incredibly impressed. My girls learned so much--from the alphabet, colors, shapes, and animals to songs, early math concepts, and social skills. They came home almost every day with art projects and classroom activities, so I always knew what they were learning and felt confident they were spending their days engaged in meaningful, enriching activities. As a mixed-faith family, we also appreciated that our children learned about Israel and Jewish traditions. It was incorporated thoughtfully into the curriculum without overshadowing everything else. I would estimate it made up about 10-20% of what they learned, which felt like a great balance for our family. The teachers truly made the experience exceptional. Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Maddie, Ms. Jamie, Ms. Fabi, Ms. Rachel, and Ms. Alyssa genuinely cared about the children and created warm, nurturing classrooms where the kids could thrive. Their dedication was obvious every day. The administration deserves recognition as well. Ms. Debbie, Ms. Keri, and Ms. Jessica consistently went above and beyond to keep the school running smoothly. They were always responsive, professional, and willing to help whenever we had a question or request. Their hard work does not go unnoticed, and I know many parents appreciate everything they do behind the scenes. Like any school, there were a few areas that could be improved. The no meat or chicken policy made packing lunches more challenging than I would have liked, and there was some teacher turnover during our time there. However, teacher turnover is something we've encountered at other schools as well, so I don't believe that's unique to TEC. I was also excited to hear that the school is reducing class sizes to 12 students starting this year. I think that is a fantastic change that will make an already strong program even better. Overall, TEC provided our daughters with a safe, loving, stimulating, and educational environment. They formed wonderful friendships, gained confidence, and developed a genuine love of learning. We are incredibly grateful for our time there and would happily recommend Temple Etz Chaim to other families looking for a high-quality preschool.

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.

A hidden gem! NDLC does a wonderful job of creating a play-based, child-led learning environment…read morethat balances structure with play and fosters curiosity, social-emotional learning, and care for God's creation. Our family especially loves the focus on nature/outdoor time (nature walks, gardening, mud kitchen, huge fenced in play yard, animals in the classroom, bringing nature items indoors, etc.) and the school's approach to teaching about God through nature and the spirit rather than dogma. Children learn to thank God through prays at mealtime, learn about God through creation, and celebrate Christian holidays. The school follows a play-based curriculum and classrooms offer various stations, including dramatic play, drawing/writing, painting, circle time, books, blocks, etc. Teachers put a lot of intentionality into the classroom space and curriculum for a wholistic play-filled learning experience. However, if you are looking for a more academic-based curriculum (worksheets, formal structure similar to elementary schools), this will not fit your needs. All skills are taught but are approached through play. The school is small, with only two classrooms (2-3s & 4-5s) and appx. 15 children (give or take) per class with a teacher and assistant teacher, plus other floating staff who are always engaged. This allows for a lot of one-on-one time. The school is a little less techy than other schools, which may be a plus or minus depending on family needs. The school does not use a comprehensive preschool app for sign in, notifications, payments, etc. like many other schools do. Instead, photos are shared through an photo app and all other things like sign in, payments, and events are shared on paper. Lastly, pricing is on the lower end for the area compared to other preschools and extended hours are available for parents trying to balance full-time work and parenting.

I just can't say enough about NDLC!! The facility is clean(…read moreI mean REALLY CLEAN). the adult supervision is professional and personable. The toys are abundant and cleaned every day. There are always new projects for the kids to play and interact with. My daughter comes home happy and exhausted (in the best way). On Saturday she asks about going to school. We couldn't be happier.

Can't say enough wonderful things about Wonder, its teachers and the campus. If you're looking for…read morea whole child education with teachers who are patient, nurturing and really care about the children then this is the place for you.

The absolute best experience for our 2 year old. Our daughter is thriving and comes home so happy…read moreevery day. Jenn and Anne are excellent communicators, which is lovely as a parent. But even more importantly, they are immensely patient, joyful, and kind with the children. I love their daily updates, how much time they spend outside, and the adorable community of little explorers they are growing. My daughter moved to Nature's Explorers after being at a larger childcare center in TO and I have noticed major, positive improvements to her mood, patience, and social skills. I attribute that fully to Nature's Explorers and feel so confident that this is the best place for our gal.

Pros: Nature's Explorer does a good job in enforcing outdoor activities in playing with animals and…read moreopen outdoor play. They also do a good job in taking pictures and sending activity updates. Cons: My situation could be circumstantial, however, our child enrolled here at the 12 month mark through 18 months. My child enrolled as the youngest child in the group, and eventually was one of 2 infants in a program of 9. Approximately 2 months in, we were informed our child developed biting habits (never exhibited at home). We were told this was triggered over the competitiveness of toys and that a next step would be a parent/teacher conference (if warranted) to develop an action plan if the situation got worse. We checked in periodically to track progress and were provided positive/optimistic feedback in that our child was improving (with updates over random biting). To our surprise (without holding the parent/teacher conference), our child was given an immediate 2-week notice to leave and was told that our child had "no hope" and was "frustrated and ready to go off at anytime". This came to us as a shock as we were told "your child is getting better," and next thing we know, our child is kicked out. As many parents may know, finding day care in a 2 week snap of a finger is just about impossible and forces parents in a scatter... as Nature's Explorer's really should know, there are LOOONG daunting wait lists for daycares. Advice to Management: If a next step is a parent/teacher conference, as detailed in your policy/handbook, do follow through and have that Be honest and transparent and inform parents of the real progress of what is happening, false hope with providing limited facts doesn't help Combined with transparency, give a heads up to parents if something like this is coming, give parents the proper ettiquette. You may feel 2 weeks is sufficient, but there are LOOONG daunting wait lists for child daycare Discuss through preventive/corrective plans taken as some parents may not agree with the approach taken