VACAVILLE LOCATION Recommend: NO…read more Advice: RUN Appreciation to the director, Lisa and the Bumblebee teachers (Ms. Penny, Ms. Z, and Ms. Amanda) We have a young child and am speaking from our experience with the ladybug class (1 year olds). We are sharing from a place of flexibility, a understanding that mistakes happen, and that we are all ultimately human. However, it becomes concerning when it becomes a pattern. Some teachers presented as overwhelmed, stressed, unkept, careless, burned out and not interested in the child's well-being. Here are several examples: 1. At pick up, another child was wearing our child's change of clothes, despite the clothes being clearly labeled, inside of a clearly labeled bag, AND even inside a clearly labeled cubby that displayed a 8 x 10 photo of our child. 2. A teacher would gossip about other parents in my presence. 3. Our child came home dirty everyday. Let us repeat EVERYDAY. Dirty clothes, yes, but we are referring to filthy face and hair. Dirt, food, snot. Perhaps wiping a face of a child not old enough to do it themselves is not in their standard procedure? 4. Almost weekly, our child's pacifier was being used by another child. This was documented in their posted photos to sutterfly. Teachers did catch this and we understand these are 1 year olds. however, at times teachers have been observed talking among themselves and just sitting there not presently engaging the children and makes one wonder if there were times this was not caught. 5. MULTIPLE times we were asked to update the same paperwork within days to a week of submitting the original. Perhaps misplaced? Overwhelmed? Careless? 6. Eliminating the lunch service was a disappointment. On numerous occasions, teachers verbal report of our child's food and milk intake were inconsistent with the daily written report and even the food left in their lunchbox. We had to throw out perishable items from their lunchbox after we arrived home as numerously the items (yes, nutritious) were not offered to our child at lunch time. When inquired, it was not due to the child declining the item, the teacher took the initiative and decided to save the item for the child's snack. BUT the center provides a snack and the item was forgotten to even be served at snack time. 7. The director and teachers information to parents were numerously inconsistent and contradictory. Confusing. The center did not foster an application of individual development for the 1 year olds. Infants, less than 1, are able to nap based on the child's needs. However, the 1 year old class is structured for children to only have 1 nap at a set time and bottles are highly 'discouraged.' Not child-centered. The littles are forced to fit inside this one-size-fits-all box. Again, not focused on individual development. This may work great for some children but our child at 14 months sometimes needs 2 naps. They may 'say' they will offer another nap but some teachers are not attuned to individual needs and cues. When masks were required by the State and County, a few teachers wore masks inappropriately or even not at all. Unfortunately, they were maskless for the young children that at the time didn't have the option of vaccination due to their age. This was not a isolated experience as the department of social services licensing observed a staff wearing their mask below their chin in the preschool class when required to do so.

Our three-year-old daughter has been in the excellent care of the team at Millennium since she was…read morean infant. They are absolutely outstanding. The teachers are very caring and programming is fantastic. They are essential partners in raising her. She has a blast and learned her ABCs by 1 1/2, how to count to ten, share and more. They did the heavy lifting with teaching how to eat, use a sippy cup, and even potty train. Another upside is they prepare healthy and delicious meals on site.

I enrolled my Daughter on December 27th 2021 and Withdrew by January 5th 2022…read more Center Director and Business Manager take zero accountability for their lack of communication and breach of contract. What they offer in the Family Handbook is not the service they actually provide. The contract they give you is not accurate but they don't notify you of that they expect you to guess. Center Director Sabrina Oldani became disengaged and ignored me and my child after I complained about their lack of communication and breech of contract. She was not welcoming. Did not welcome my child nor introduce herself to my child. I'm really not sure what her job is or why she sits in a reception area and then doesn't receive the children with any positive energy. Just, yuck energy and unprofessional. Business Manager Jenny is deceptive and will talk in circles to avoid any accountability for the behavior of her staff or the lack of communication or follow through on the promises made in the Family Handbook meant to give Families a Top Tier experience which you absolutely pay for by the way. I found her to be condescending and dismissive of my experience. She makes excuses and passes blame onto the parent for not knowing their policies...when they don't seem to know them either. Ultimately, while the curriculum seems pretty cool, they are under staffed. They do not communicate (see previous 5 star review from another yelper that addresses the lack of communication as well so it's not just a ME problem as Jenny tried to indicate when I spoke with her). They do not take COVID seriously and just had an outbreak where my Daughter was exposed and has to quarantine now. They do not have children wash their hands when they get dropped off nor have them wear masks and even after the outbreak I witnessed Sabrina with her mask down and not socially distancing. They allow parents all throughout the facility. On at least 3 occasions when I popped in unannounced to drop off paperwork I could hear the infant room and the babies were crying as though they were distressed and they were crying for a long time. On one occasion I heard a Teacher yell at an infant to "Knock it off, just because you can't get what you want!" While the baby cried. After 2 weeks of attending this school....my Daughter still didn't know the names of any of the adults watching her everyday except for her main Teacher who was only there the first week. My daughter is exceptionally smart and a big communicator so her not knowing the names of the people watching her told me that they were not forming relationships with her at all and/or had a revolving door of people in her classroom. Which is also probably why she came in contact with COVID. **They charge an extra $55 if you drop off your kids between 630a - 8am. and a $35 fee if they stay till 6:30p. *$1385 a month was what I was paying ***Check Glass Door and read the reviews from employees of The Learning Experience as a whole. What you will see are consistent complaints of being understaffed, disorganized, high turn over, lack of care from Management ect. from all over the country which shows you they have a flawed business model as a whole (I wish I would have checked this before deciding on this place) My final takeaway is that the Management staff just wants to get as many people enrolled as possible. The teachers I met all seemed to be cool and the only staff members I found to be distasteful for me personally were Sabrina and Jenny. But anyway be aware and good luck. Maybe you'll have a better experience than I did but it was too many red flags on the play for me.

My daughter has been at The Learning Experience (TLE) for almost 11 months and I am so thankful I…read morechose TLE! I highly recommend sending your kids here. They are safe, responsible and really love what they do. I started her when she was 5 months old and had to go back to work. As any parent would be, I was nervous. But the staff at TLE made me feel so comfortable and secure when I first visited and have never let me down since. They always provide detailed updates and photos through their app. I love seeing my daughter participate in reading circles, art and science projects, music time (she loves to dance) and general fun with her classmates. Plus, she loves the food. While my daughter has only been in two classrooms (infant and toddler), I've had the opportunity to meet several teachers. They are all dedicated and happy to help and answer any and all questions (and I have a lot). The front staff, Miss Biane and Miss Jade, are also wonderful. They keep us up to date on everything going on with the school and are great at posting notices and protecting students from the various illnesses that our kids pass around. I couldn't have picked a better place for my daughter and she'll be at TLE until she's off to kindergarten.

My daughter has been going here for over Three years and my son over Two. Mrs Sylvia and her family…read moreare amazing. My kids love comming here and love their Mrs Sylvia. We sadly moved and my daughter is starting kindergarten, I highly recommend sending your babies to her. I've always felt so comfortable and know she's a call or txt away. Also it's a country setting as well which my kids really enjoyed and learned a lot from.

My son attended Little Adventures from 18 months until he started TK at age 4. He loved going every…read moreday. It was a caring environment that also had clear expectations. He thrived with their hands on learning, social atmosphere.

Not only is Brittany Slaughter the most genuine personality perfect for working with children, she…read morehas the most delightful in-home setting for those children to learn! Miss Brittany's Place opened about six months ago in a carefully restored older home that offers a huge, grassy yard with large trees for children to play. All the precautions for safety are present and because it is a home, the traditional comforts of a kitchen and living areas will easily appease young ones. The residence is absolutely spotless and the activity rooms are filled with miniature tables, chairs, toys, and games to help facilitate fun learning. As a devoted mother of three and now a 'Nana,' my opinion of Miss Brittany's Place gets high marks. She is warm and nurturing--the children in her charge will be blessed.

This preschool is just so amazing!! My son started when he was 2.5 and grew so much in such a short…read moreperiod of time. He's four and can count past 40 and knows how to write his name and other words. It's amazing how much he has learned and I give Brittany so much credit for that. Brittany treats her students as if they were her very own.... she's so loving and nurturing. I trust her so much and to me as a mom is just everything!! I highly recommend her!! You and your child will just love Miss Brittanys place. We were so heart broken when we moved away. She is the absolute best! :)

My daughter has been going to Childtime for several years now, so we've experienced both the ups…read moreand downs over the years. I can honestly say that since Ms. Heather became the new director, there's been such a positive change. The staff seem happier, the kids seem happier, and the overall atmosphere feels so much more welcoming. This has been my daughter's favorite summer camp by far. She has absolutely loved all the fun activities and field trips, and it's been great seeing how excited she is every day. Overall, Childtime has provided a safe, supportive environment where my daughter has been able to learn, grow, and build strong social skills. She's now in the after-school program, but the preschool programs for 4- and 5-year-olds gave her such a strong foundation that really helped her succeed in kindergarten and continues to benefit her in school today. I also have to give a special shoutout to Ms. Elena. She has been a constant source of support since my daughter was very young. She's incredibly kind, caring, and genuinely invested in the kids. She is truly a gem and such an important part of Childtime. I'm very grateful for all of the staff and everything they've done for my family over the years. Thank you for creating such a caring place for children to grow and thrive!

The staff are great, they seem to truly enjoy being there. My son enjoys being there which makes me…read morefeel better. The cameras in the classrooms allow me to "drop in" and check on him through out the day, which I love.

My child has been going to KA in Vacaville since she was 2 years old and now going on 6 and she…read moreloves it. I have never had a problem with this childcare or any staff there since my child has been there. When she is there I know she is being well taken care of. She has nothing but nice things to say about all her teachers there. Its hard finding a place to trust with your little one so having the staff at KA Vacaville has been everything!

I absolutely love this place and swear by it! my 4 year old daughter who is on the spectrum with…read moresensory processing disorder has been going here for about a year and a half, she has navigated thru 3 classrooms and honestly i would be at a complete loss without the staff here. things i have personally experienced are the staff has always been very attentive and accommodating to my childs needs, they have given her a safe place to explore and just be herself and she has flourished in every aspect of her life. the staff have always reported everything to me and as a mother with a child who initially was non verbal up until the past couple of months it is more than appreciated. every last staff member has been kind and caring. i feel they are very professional and also i have witnessed that they do not allow any child to be a bully or physically abusive towards other children but they are fair if there is an issue they give the parents a chance to redirect and change the childs negative behaviors. i feel as if they do their job very well and go above and beyond. and to top it off they have some great curriculum that actually has meaning to it. when my daughter first started she was a loner and she was ok with that but now she actively participates with the other kids and has even made some friends. so hands down i would recomend this daycare to anyone.

I usually do not do reviews but vacaville Kindercare definitely deserves one . My 3 boys have been…read moregoing here for a couple years now . The teachers are great . The new director here is very kind and involved with that children just like the last director.We been working with Mrs.Tracy and Ms.Taylor for some time and they are wonderful. All of the teachers are pretty informative about their classes and how they're teaching . It is very helpful that they offer transportation from the boys elementary school back to Kindercare .This was another great opportunity for us to register with them since a lot of childcare facilities in vacaville do not offer transportation to certain schools. The site has a large play area in the back for the kids . Another great safety feature is the ability to access the site by a school code which ensures that your child is safe . I even referred my sister here to bring my nephew. There is a app that you can receive daily notifications on what your child daily activities are .From food that they are eating,to the time they arrived at the center from school. Daily activities that they are doing in class with cute photos . We are looking forward to another great year at vacaville Kindercare .

DO NOT BRING YOUR KIDS HERE! This place use to be decent until the new director took over. This…read moreplace takes ZERO accountability! Ms Brenda, is very condescending and will have a smug smile in your face if you are to address a situation. My son got hands foot and mouth disease twice within 6 months ! On top of a horrible rash because he sat in his pee for too long and wasn't being changed properly. When bringing it to their attention ms Brenda argued against it and said he didn't have a rash the last time he was there but that was a lie ! He came home with the rash! After she got called out for deflecting she decided to dis enroll my sons out of the facility. The way I look at it is a blessing in disguise ! Be aware parents !

My child has been attending this childcare & preschool for the past two years and both my child and…read moreI highly enjoy the care they provide! The staff are kind, nurturing and trained. They're always doing fun activities, incorporating engaging and educational learning. I'm so thankful for this center!