My little one attended this preschool and we had an extremely negative experience. I sat through a…read morehalf day with my toddler and they seemed to not have enough staff support in the classroom. A teacher could not leave at any point without being out of ratio, which is very concerning given how young the kids are. (Example: a toddler who was already potty trained asked to go potty and was told they put a pull up on her so they didn't need to take her and put them out of ratio) The teacher for the 2 year olds seemed very dry and gave very little verbal praise during activities. Nothing about the instruction or preschool aspect of it seemed to be very stimulating. (no singing or excitement) In addition, the toys outside were mostly either very dirty or just broken, even right at the beginning of the day. Teachers didn't play games or interact with children unless it was for help or cry. Granted what they charge a week, this place is 100% not worth it.

Although this is one of the few here locally to send your kids I wouldn't bother. They have had few…read moredirectors the past year now, and the current one is horrible. I first hand experience the way she treats her employees, with frustration. For being a Christian community she is not one. She has one worker with 20+ kids and the other with maybe 5+ how fair is that for the kids not getting the attention they need or being able to FOCUS on one? My child has asked me multiple times to not take them because how mean she is not the children but those who work there. Needs to be serious action to be taken.

Great spot!!! My son and I love it!! What a bummer though, I came by today with my son and it was…read moreshut down.... TVs are gone... I hope they open up somewhere else

Calming great school! Our daughter misses going. Teachers are understanding and professional.read more

The support staff and teachers are amazing. My daughter truly enjoys going and even asks to go on…read moreweekends!

We were looking around for an affordable daycare for our daughter when we came across little…read morefriends, they are wonderful! My daughter loves to go and they do so many arts and crafts. They also have special meals for the children on all the holidays. My daughter has learned so much in the last 6 months! The teachers are all amazing and so nice! Highly recommend and it's the not affordable I found in town close to the highway for easy access from prunedale.

I have my two boys enrolled in Salinas; 3 yr and 18 month old. They love it! My 3 year old gets…read moreupset when I pick him up! He loves his teachers and the activities. I drop them off comfortably, knowing that my boys are having fun. Also the app!!! Amazing! I can actually ask them about their day and show them their own pictures when I pick them up. Love !

Don't trust Laura or Lori with your babies! Yes, the actual teachers in your child's room is nice,…read morebut their bosses are heartless and don't have the kids best interest at heart. many teachers are let go, because they speak up. Don't be fooled by the app. Ask what their food servings are and how much your child is actually eating. It's easy to capture a couple of pictures and make things seem fine. Talk to the teachers. Ask Laura why there are always new teachers. Our babies can't defend themselves or speak up. As parents, it's hard to trust anyone with our little ones. I regret ever enrolling my kids.

The co-op preschool is such a wonderful experience for parents and children! If you are able to…read moremanage a co-op program (that probably means you have one non-working parent, a flexible work schedule, or family like a retired grandparent in the area that can help), it is a great preschool and way to build community! The teachers and staff work really hard and care about the kids, and you'll learn a lot as a parent too.

I recommend The Parent. My child learned so much their. Teacher Vicky is an awesome, very patient…read morewith the children. Teacher Vicky loves her job and children. It's difficult to come across teacher's like her now a day's. The program definitely reminds me of the old school days. I would definitely recommend the parent center.

The pre school co op program at the Salinas Adult School is one of two accredited preschool…read moreprograms in Salinas. There is a professional staff in place and I have enjoyed attending this preschool with my child and have a second child starting the program later this year. I would not even look anywhere else for my preschool needs. The price is very fair and I've enjoyed all the friendships I've made through being involved at this school. A real asset to the community!

Worst school around. Signed my wife and kid up over 4 months ago, one of the first to sign up for…read moreoctober classes for pre school. When they showed up they were told we were not fully signed up because we havent paid. We were told to pay day of when signed up over the phone. Worst school. Terrible service. Made my wife and kids day the worst. Dont ever go to this terrible place.

I have a million terrible things to say about this place. And while I could, I will only say this…read more Barbara cancelled my childcare with less than a weeks notice. She said she was no longer watching infants, but my child is 18 months old and is a toddler. She closes MANY days and even takes a vacation and requires you to pay. When the school districts close for weather she closed with little to no notice, despite not being anywhere near flooding or having any loss of electricity. Don't send your children here. She is rude and condescending. Heather her adult daughter was always sweet and my daughter will miss her. I will gladly never see Barbara's bitter scowl again.

My family had the pleasure of having our three girls attend A Happy Daycare spanning over the last…read more10 years, beginning with the oldest who is now almost 11 and ending with our youngest who just started kindergarten. Barbara and Heather are simply amazing, from the love and care they give the children to the wonderful program they run, we always knew our girls were taken care of and in good hands. All three of our daughters were more than prepared to enter kindergarten and always enjoyed the daily lessons put together by Barbara and Heather. They did so many fun activities and art projects that fostered creativity and curiosity while also learning academic fundamentals, and often participated in gardening and outdoor activities. Having a dependable, safe, and nurturing environment to leave your child is what every parent is looking for and we found that with A Happy Daycare. In the 10 years we spent with them, not once did they close their doors for a personal "sick day" or change their hours. All holidays were clearly communicated in their contract and minimal, which was extremely helpful for our family's needs. Each of our daughters developed a loving and close bond with Barbara and Heather and it was evident how well they were cared for during their time at A Happy Daycare. Their dedication to their daycare children and families is unwavering and we were truly blessed to have them be part of raising our daughters.

I couldn't have sent my daughter to a better Preschool! You will not be disappointed! I love all…read morethe outdoor space, sincerity of all the staff, and how they take care of each students needs. Their teaching staff is so great and have so much experience. This school is truly a little hidden gem. Thanks for taking such great care of my daughter for the past 2 years!

I could not have asked for a better preschool for my children! Good Shepherd is the true definition…read moreof a play based preschool. Children truly learn by playing and doing and that is exactly what they have the opportunity to do every day. Both my daughters attended preschool at Good Shepherd and I recommend it to anyone looking for a preschool. The teachers all care so much about the children and you can tell they love their jobs! We love Good Shepherd!!

My kid loooooves going to Monica's. The projects they have the kids do is so fundamental and so…read morecute. My kid loves doing whatever project they've done that day, telling me about it in the car (the best he can), and putting it on our fridge once we get home. It's not just leaving your kids to be watched while you're working, Monica and her team are working with the children to teach them social skills, how to be independent, and so much more. Would definitely recommend Monica to anyone, especially those who are nervous about leaving their child while they're away. Monica and Carlos were very confident in caring for my child in any way he responded to being dropped off the first few days. Monica even let me know throughout the day how he was and gave me little updates each day on how he was adjusting. Before I knew it, he was running to her every drop off, forgetting to say bye to me . Needless to say, I'm so grateful to be able to have Monica care for my child!

Children love the daycare, and that the facility is clean, the food is nutritious, and the…read moreactivities are quality.. would totally recommend amazing care giver Monica

I went to Lutheran Church of Our Savior last Sunday. The service was a traditional Christain…read moreservice, which I enjoyed - no TV viewing or loud band. I was handed a pamphlet with the church information, service agenda, bible's readings, etc when I arrived. One of my favorite part of the service, was when the pastor, Rev. Scott Klemsz, asked the children to sit in front of the alter area and discuss the reading of the day. Kids can come up with most interesting unique questions and Rev Scott answered them all; in a way, that they can understand. During Communion, there is a choice to drink the sacramental wine from the communion goblet or individual cups. The members of the church were very nice to me. A couple of the members introduced themselves and invited me for coffee and treats after the service. I felt welcome. If you are looking for a Lutheran Church or want to open your spirit to something new and/or traditional, Lutheran Church of Our Savior is a good place to go to. I copied the following from the Lutheran Church of Our Savior's website... Bringing Christ to the Coast We believe that the entire Bible is God's inspired and inerrant Word. Based on this understanding of the Word of God, we believe, teach, and confess that Jesus, the Son of God, is the Savior of the World; that He was born of a virgin; lived a perfect, sinless life; died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins; rose physically from the dead so that we might also rise in both body and soul; and that He lives today as the only Lord of all. The Lutheran Church of Our Savior is dedicated to meeting the needs of our community and the changing lives through Jesus Christ. We are Redeemed, Renewed, and Make Alive through the Divine Service which is God's Service to us. The Divine Service is the service in which God offers His free gift of forgiveness of sins to us, poor,needy sinners. We receive, by the Holy Spirit, faith in Jesus through Holy Baptism. That faith is strengthened through the hearing of God's Sacred Word and receiving His Holy Body and Blood through the Lord's Supper. In this same Divine Service we give thanks and sacrifice to God for these gifts. We do so with our prayers of thanksgiving and praise, with hymns of worship that proclaim His glory and with our offerings. In all of this we are part of the eternal Holy Christian Church. We are Redeemed, Renewed, and Make Alive in Christ by the grace of God, through faith in Jesus by His Holy Spirit. We celebrate this in our Divine Service as is has and will be done forever. Jesus has also called us to be His witness in spreading the gospel to all people and serving others as He did. As faithful Christians, we strive to bring Jesus to the Salinas Valley and the world. Our members come from throughout the Central Valley. Our Savior is affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) and millions of confessional Lutherans worldwide.

Scott Rocks! Thanks for the great times. Don't miss out!read more