There are not enough words to describe how amazing this school is. Kat is one of the most caring…read moreand professional directors I have ever met and her devotion to providing a wonderful environment for children so they can develop the skills they need is remarkable. We have had our daughter in this school for two years and she is learning and growing beyond any expectations we had at the start. Thanks to Kat and the loving teachers at this school, Addie is ready to take on kindergarten. The staff are incredibly warm and welcoming. The school is constantly finding new ways to provide kids with the tools they need explore their imagination. They keep in constant communication and send all sorts of fun photos of the kids day through the HiMama App. The school works diligently to maintain good hygiene and addresses safety issues immediately. This school goes out of its way to remain flexible, accommodating, and respectful of the needs of the children they take care of and the parents who depend on them. They inform parents when their child may need some additional support or guidance, allowing us to be better parents. There is no place I would feel more safe for my kids to attend. Addie adores everyone here, a sentiment that my wife and I both share. Although our oldest me be moving on soon, you can bet there is no other place we would consider for our youngest.

My son absolutely loves it here! The environment is amazing. The teachers genuinely care about the…read morestudents and are so good at keeping us parents in the loop Abo it everything.

Caring teachers and very invested principal. Mr. Kealy is very responsive to kids and parents. HFS…read moreis awesome!

We started our 4-year-old here and we're so impressed with the individualized, caring approach that…read morewe moved our two older kids to Holy Family the next year. It's a small school, and that means the entire staff knows your kids and the teachers always get back to you.

I go here for the Filipino church community that hosts their bi-weekly masses on Sunday evenings…read more Really a good time and glad that this place offers us a space to meet with one another

I used to work here as a staff member of the childcare part of the business. They treated me and 2…read moreother new members horribly. It's a very clique based employment and if you don't already know someone from the inside before you start working here, then they find any and every reason to fire you. I was yelled at by another employee after the bosses had gone home for the day and she caused me a panic attack on the spot. Told the boss and she didn't do anything about it. If I was the boss and one of my employees got yelled at to the point of a panic attack I would have fired them on the spot because it's completely unprofessional and uncalled for. She was my work bully and no matter how many times I tried to make it up to her or apologize and be professional, she just would find any reason to argue with me. Another thing is how everyone will talk behind your back. I overheard so many conversations about me from other teachers talking to each other. They weren't aware, but it hurts to know that's what happened. Working at Faith Lutheran has caused me some sort of PTSD because even now at my new job, when one small mistake happens, I get so incredibly frightened and scared I'll be yelled at or talked bad about because of it. Don't let their friendly smiles fool you, they are horrible people to their employees behind closed doors. Only thing good about them is that they at least treat the children who are neurotypical and white nice at least.

My child has been here for a few years. Every morning, I still feel that ache in my heart of guilt…read moredropping my child off at daycare. Even after several years here, my child still cries every morning at drop off...There really are NO better child care options in Tumwater though so I still give this 5 stars. The staff are so wonderful, so this is the best and only option, but I do think parents need to know that it is chaos in the classroom during the day. I think 22 kids to 2 teachers at the age of 3. It's a lot of kids running around, some sock-less, and it's just a lot. I don't know how the teachers do it. Bless their souls. I keep my child here because the teachers are absolutely wonderful and kind!!!

Had an amazing experience with all who were involved in caring for my daughter. They were…read moreabsolutely wonderful with her, she was always having a great time when we went to pick up. always sending update pictures or detailed notes, absolutely loved it. So sad to be moving. I will definitely miss our tigers teachers

Finding a place to leave the most important person in your life is hard; Kristen makes it easier…read more My daughter is always excited to tell me about her adventures at 'OCC'. This is where she found her love for broccoli. She has made great friends and developed close bonds with those whose look after her. This is where she learned to write her name. The preschool program is awesome! The summer program is so much more comprehensive than anything offered at the YMCA or other organization. I wish this program was around for my son when he was my daughter's age. We love OCC!

this place. is horrible. they let kids do what they want with nothing being done but chance after…read morechance. teachers seemed like they were overworked with no training. doesn't seem fully staffed for how many kids they have. just felt like they didn't want to help other kids except leaving the nasty kids that would hit teachers and other students.

my church group full of Filipino Ates and kuyas reserve the hall here every other Sunday evening,…read moreso I am really grateful for this place to host us because I feel so at home

We moved here and I was overwhelmed with all the preschool choices available in the area. Since we…read moreare Lutheran, my first call was to FLS....and I'm so happy it was! My husband deployed shortly after my little guy started pre-k, and my son developed some separation anxiety. His teachers love my child like he's family and were quick to understand and help when I struggled with how to handle his new emotional needs. This school has become our Washington family and I can not recommend this school enough! If you want your child to learn character along with their normal curriculum, enroll today!

We have been here almost two years with two children. We have moved up multiple classrooms with…read moreboth kids. Our experience in all the classrooms has been great. The center is flexible with multiple different schedules. The teachers aren't just phenomenal with the kids but very communicative with the parents. We get pictures of our kids and details about their day in the app. If I send a message in the app I hear back quickly. Any "issues" we have had were quickly addressed and we have felt listened to by staff. The other great thing here is the families. My kids have made so many friends and we have formed relationships with the families there. I think we will have community bonds because of this daycare for a long time. I love that meals and snacks are included and we don't have to worry about packing that. We have experienced every classroom in here besides the newborn one and all have been fantastic. I feel very lucky to be a family at this daycare.

It's very sad since Allison the old director left. She had such great energy and her staff loved…read moreher. The new director Kayla does not communicate with families, our daily reports are awful. The staff seem so unhappy. I never know who is in my child's classroom. Kayla, does not support her teachers. It's very sad to see it go downhill. Shop around...

After visiting an endless amount of day care facilities in the Lacey area, I couldn't have been…read moremore thrilled to end up at Children's Courtyard South. From the moment I entered the facility I knew they were far better suited to care for our daughter than any of the other locations I had toured. The area was clean and the management was friendly. As for the infant room the ladies that care for the babies make sure you feel comfortable. As a new mom I'd spend at least 10 minutes each day getting a play by play of our daughters developments. Kayla and Alissa work hard to know your child and provide them a safe and loving environment. With daily activities, from bubbles, to paint, and outdoor adventures, Childrens Courtyard has got it right!

Update 7/29: We are still loving the Children's Courtyard…read moreSouth, specifically my son's Pre-K class and teachers. The teachers truly care about their students and want them to thrive. My son loves going to school and loves his teachers. Can't say enough good things, if you're looking for childcare with a quality pre-k program please consider The Children's Courtyard South. ------------ We really love The Children Courtyard SOUTH. My son started at the North center and he was not thriving there at all. Then he was bit on the face by another child and they didn't do enough in our eyes to protect our child from further incidents. He had been bit a total of three times in about a two week span. The first two incidents weren't reported to me and I found out by my son. When the child bit my son's face I had had enough and was very furious with the North center. They opted to not remove the boy who kept biting my son so we removed our son and began care at the South center. Anyways, we were really hesitant to give the South center a chance because we were just not happy with what had happened at the North center, but the two facilities operate completely separately. Because they are separate it gave us the confidence and hope to give CCY South a chance. We are so glad we transitioned to CCY South. Initially it took awhile to get our paperwork transitioned over to the South center. It was a little confusing and we weren't guided through the process as well as I had hoped, but eventually we got it all figured out with the director Samantha. The staff and teachers at CCY South are amazing. My son absolutely loves his pre-k teachers Ms. Brittany and Ms. Larissa. They give all the kids so much care, attention and kindness. My son missed a day of school while we were visiting family and he told me he had to go back to school because Ms. Brittany would miss him. Tip: 1. Sign up for the Brightwheel App so you can easily communicate with the school. They also send you photos and videos of your child throughout the day. I love the communication regarding naps and meals. I feel connected even when I am away at work. It is secure and you only have access to your child. 2. Sign up for the WatchMeGrow App so you can see a live video feed of your child throughout the day. It's a great way to stay connected while you are away from you child. If you have a need for childcare and want your child to receive quality care and an education geared toward their age level, please check out CCY South. My son loves his school, his teachers, and the staff here. He is now thriving and we love CCY South. Oh and I should add that they handle incidents very well and communicate with the parents each time and incident happens.