My daughter has been going to Cassy for about a month now and she loves it and so do we! I was on…read morethe hunt for a new sitter when I got tired of driving 30-45 minutes to our old sitter. I checked out three other places before making my final decision. I knew right away this was my number one choice. The daycare is the entire basement of the providers home. It is always clean and well organized. Cassy makes a monthly newsletter every month letting us know what's going on for the month and what our 2 year old is going to be learning. Our daughter just turned two and is already recognizing shapes and letters. Cassy also has a "parents night out" once a month where you can leave your kid there until 10 pm. This weekend Cassy and her husband Woody took our daughter to the pumpkin patch and she had so much fun. She is dressed and ready to go first thing in the morning and we never have to worry about her canceling on us. She understands that she is going to get sick and that pur jobs rely on her services. We are more than pleased to have found Cassy.

From the owner: At Building Blocks Childcare and Preschool, we are dedicated to provide highest quality of care for…read moreyour children. We understand that as a parent, it is hard to separate from your child and trust someone else to watch your children and be responsible for their development. The purpose as your child care provider is to ensure the safety of your child in the home. The children in our care are always the number one priority. The goal is to provide the best care and education available, as well as prepare them for grade school and roadblocks in life. For us to better prepare your child's journey, we need to make communication a top priority. The preschool curriculum focuses on learning the necessary skills to move on to kindergarten. We will be working on sharing, honesty, respect, manners, being kind and many other positive traits you would love your children to possess.

I absolutely adore the staff and director at CLC. We've been members since my daughter entered…read moredaycare, 3 years ago. The staff are like a second family to us, and sometimes I don't know what we would do without them! I love the small family feels. They're progressive, open minded, and always willing to hear me out. They're open to feedback and they've got amazing systems for communication and center safety. The menu is healthy, meatless, and home cooked. I'm pretty sure eating there was the only way my daughter was getting any vegetables for several months. She's learned so much and I'm so grateful she'll have the foundational skills necessary for kindergarten as a result. Only con I can see? Some of the staff prefer cats to dogs. I don't understand. It's just so absurd. Cats are jerks, known fact.

Enrolling our son three years ago at the age of two was the best decision we've ever made. He has…read morelearned so much and just blossoms more each day. The director Emily has been with him from day one. She is truly the heartbeat of the school, and we couldn't be more grateful for her. And, from Teacher Lydia to Teacher Cindy to Teacher Sarah, and now Teacher Nicole (and all the others that have helped) he has always been in the best of hands. I've never had to worry or stress. I am always at ease knowing he's treated with kindness and patience and that his days are filled with learning, fun, and friends. Nicole is just amazing, he loves her so much! I can't believe we're on to Kindergarten, a big heartfelt thanks to everyone helping him to be so well prepared for this next adventure.

Both of our children went to Runabouts, and that awesome school was a powerful force in our lives…read morefor about six years. Melissa has such amazing respect, rapport, and admiration for the children that this becomes a school of best friends. Very creative play, an amazing space for exploration, and a safe, loving, respectful, and inspirational environment. I said often that I wanted to enroll. I was only half kidding. Maybe less than half.

From the owner: Runabouts is a small alternative preschool for children ages 2 1/2- 5…read more It is play-based, home-based, and located on a 1/2 acre urban farm. There are part-time and full-time options Monday through Thursday. Our unique program emphasizes: *art *dramatic play *social/emotional growth *lots of daily outside time *caring and respectful treatment *problem solving, conflict resolution, and non-violence *anti-bias education, social justice, and environmental awareness *developmentally appropriate, hands-on, child-directed activities *a dynamic, supportive, and safe environment

From the beginning I was very misled by the admin about the amount of volunteering I would need to…read moredo and also what class my kids could get into. When the reality was not tenable for us we had to drop out and they refunded to refund all the fees we paid even though it was long before the school year started. I thought I'd be doing 1-2 days a month in my kids classroom but because they couldn't get enough students enrolled, I and other parents had to pick up even more shifts. I would be weary if you don't have a lot of time on your hands. Also if they tell you you'll get into a morning class from the waitlist it's a lie. They'll say just about anything to get you enrolled. That's my experience.

I honestly wish I could keep my daughter here throughout elementary school. The whole experience…read morewas amazing. We had Mrs. Walker and the support I received for my daughter who has sensory processing struggles was just incredible. The last thing I want to mention is the supportive culture of all the parents also. Overall, felt like an extremely accepting, caring community.

As a working parent of a very young child, making the decision to go back to work can be such a…read moreheart wrenching decision to make. We feel lucky to have found Kiddie Academy in Vancouver and even luckier to have the ability to leave our sweet angel with such talented and awesome teachers. In our search for quality daycare, my husband and I visited countless centers both in Portland as well as in the Vancouver/Camas area and either had our name placed on an extensive waitlist or knew the center we were visiting wasn't the best fit fit for our family. We had the amazing luck of stumbling upon Kiddie Academy during their pre-opening enrollment period and after a meeting with the assistant director and the director, we quickly placed our deposit down and enrolled our youngest in their daycare program. The center is brand new and the technology is wonderful (think real time video monitoring, personalized mid-day updates, and end of day activity summaries). I can honestly say that we've consistently found the team at Kiddie Academy to be smart, genuine, and very caring. This center's team will actively listen, without expressing judgement, to any thoughts or concerns you might have. Every employee we've connected with thus far has been dedicated to continuous improvement; consistently focusing on optimized outcomes which benefit the children. If you have the great fortune of securing your little one a spot here too, don't pass up the opportunity! We're big fans of the Kiddie Academy and looking to the future, we're excited to partner with their team in the care and development of our child.

In 2021, something horrible happened to us at this location and we are speaking out. Our child was…read moreyanked around by her arm, thrown aggressively into a nap cot, and at one point placed in a chair facing the wall as punishment for simply crying during her few weeks attending. Our family member witnessed it on the camera app they provided. She was 2. The owner Deepika denied the whole thing after reviewing her footage and would not let us see the footage to show her when it happened.

my son has attended la petite for 3 years now. we love it! my son used to have outbursts and they…read morehave always handled it with love, care and reassurance. Mrs brandee has been amazing the last two years and has worked so hard with my son. i am so thankful for ALL the staff here. they are so kind and always make you feel welcomed. i am a very observant person. I watch how the staff treat other children that are not mine and you can tell every single one of them LOVES all of those kids. would definitely recommend la petite.

I went for a tour of the place today but didn't make it out of the waiting area because the…read moredirector said that their employees aren't vaccinated. That's a dealbreaker for me but if it isn't for you, what I could see if the building looked nice.

Love this school! It balances the Montessori method with a nurturing spirit. At a previous…read moreMontessori school, my child did not want to go. Everyday it was like I was walking him to prison (and he had been in daycares his whole little life, so it was not just separation anxiety). I observed, spied, discussed with his teacher and administrator with no results. Finally I took a chance and moved him to CMS. His first day showed a change in our lives immediately - he was happy and eager to see his new friends (and he did not want to go back)! This year is his "leadership year" as a kindergartener, and I could not be more thankful with how self-confident and joyful he has grown. Thank you to teachers Nina and Jessica and administrator Donna for my happy boy!

From the owner: Camas Montessori School, situated in Camas, WA, has been nurturing young minds for over 30 years…read more As a trusted institution categorized under Private Schools (K-12), we are dedicated to providing a holistic and child-centered education that fosters independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. Our experienced educators and carefully designed Montessori environment ensure that each student receives personalized attention and a quality education tailored to their individual needs. Join us as we inspire the next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders.