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.

We LOVE Ms. Kristina! It's clear how much thought and love she puts into her teaching. My son has…read morelearned more than I could have imagined, and he really enjoys going to school. I'm always so happy with the work he brings home from school and my son is so proud to see his work all over our walls. We feel so lucky to have found her! I can tell that he will have a head start when he starts grade school and I'm so happy I could give that to him. Highly recommend

Mrs. Kristina has been a true blessing to my rambunctious 3 year old. He has learned so much in…read morejust a few short months. Beyond the standard preschool curriculum, she has also helped to reinforce being respectful and having manners. I highly recommend Mrs. Kristina's preschool program. She introduces something new everyday and makes learning so much fun!

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 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.

We have been with Ms. Harp and Ms. Savannah for over a year now, and we truly couldn't ask for…read morebetter daycare providers for our two kids. From the very beginning, they have created such a loving, safe, and nurturing environment that makes it so much easier to go to work each day knowing our children are in great hands. They genuinely care about the kids and treat them like family. Our children are always excited to go each day, which says everything. They are attentive, patient, and do such a great job helping the kids learn, grow, and feel comfortable. I give them all the credit when it comes to our son being potty trained. One of our children will be leaving in a few months to start kindergarten, which is definitely bittersweet. We are so grateful for the care, love, and support they've given during such an important stage. Thankfully, our daughter still has two more years with them, and that gives us so much peace of mind. As parents, it means everything to be able to go to work and not have to worry about your kids. We are incredibly thankful for Ms. Harp and Ms. Savannah and highly recommend them to any family looking for trustworthy, caring childcare.

Leaving this review is bittersweet for our family. Our son has been attending Bright Beginnings…read moreDaycare for less than a year, but the impact it has had on him is truly incredible. Ms. Harp and Ms. Savannah have created such a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment that helped ease our worries from the very beginning. Like many parents, it was difficult at first to leave our child in someone else's care, especially with people who weren't family. But that feeling quickly disappeared. Ms. Harp and Ms. Savannah genuinely love and care for our son as if he were their own, and that means everything to us. In the short time he's been there, we've seen such meaningful growth--especially in his speech and his confidence when interacting with other children. It's been amazing to watch him come out of his shell and thrive. As he prepares to start TK in the fall, we are sadly saying our "see you laters." While we're excited for his next chapter, it's hard to leave a place that has meant so much to our family. We are beyond grateful for everything Bright Beginnings Daycare has done for our son, and we will absolutely be returning when it's time for our next child.

ChildTime has been an absolute blessing to our family. The staff are amazing, and the fact that so…read moremany of them have been there for years says everything about the positive culture they've built. Mrs. Heather is an incredible leader, and her commitment shows in every part of the center. All of our children have come through ChildTime, and we continue to prefer their care over any other program. From the Director to every member of the staff, we are greeted warmly every single day. They are attentive, engaged, and truly know each child, not just in their own classroom but across the entire center. Even teachers from other rooms call our kids by name and share the same caring, consistent approach. In many facilities, you can feel differences in how teachers interact with children, but not here. Everyone is on one accord and aligned in how they support, teach, and care for every child who walks through the door. Our children are learning, thriving, and genuinely excited to come each day. And as parents, we feel completely secure leaving our babies in their care. We are so grateful for ChildTime and the incredible team that makes it feel like a second home. Highly recommend to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, and dependable environment.

My son has been here for over a year now and he LOVES this place. The staff are amazing,…read moreconsistent, caring and the Director Cari is absolutely fantastic with kids and is passionate about giving every child here a great experience while making learning a fun experience as well. My son tells me all about is day and how much fun he has which is reinsuring for any parent that while at work, your child is happy and safe the whole time. As a bonus, they even organize events such as family nights where even each parent gets to know each other. I want to thank Cari and her staff for making this facility truly a place for kids.

All three of my Kids have gone it are going to this wonderful school. If you are looking for a…read moresolid Christian school that prepares your kids for College or Post High School opportunities you cant go wrong. All three of my Boys have also been involved in their Sports programs and have excelled...lots of opportunity! Academically my kids are doing fantastic...strong program that is preparing them for college! Great environment, great staff and can't recommend enough.

We have had three kids at VCS, the teachers, principals and staff have bent over backwards to help…read morethem to succeed. This even includes coming to our home to encourage our kids. The teachers show their Christ-like love for their kids every day. It truly feels like family.