We have had a great experience at Village Preschool. My daughter is attending her second year and…read moremy son will start in the Fall. It has been a great community to be a part of. The flexibility in choosing preschool days, was helpful to fit into our families current schedule. I've really enjoyed helping in the classroom and seeing my daughters growth. The school has a great focus on empowering kids to do things on their own. Also, helps kids build the tools to manage emotions and work/play with their peers. Outside play is a part of every day! Village has had such a positive impact on our family.

Village has always been like a family for us. My daughter attended Village for three years and our…read moreson is on his second year. We drove an hour each way to Village for three years because of Teacher Jamie and our love for Village co-op. Her philosophy and way of teaching really encouraged both our kids to strive both socially and emotionally. Encouraging learning through open ended play and non judgmental teaching. I wouldn't think of taking my children anywhere else. I thank Village for encouraging their socialization and teaching me ways to be a more intentional parent.

Sunny Hills is an amazing preschool. I feel so lucky to have both my children enrolled and been…read moreable to watch them both grow and thrive with the help of the Sunny Hills teachers. As an elementary educator I was very invested in my search for a great preschool. Prior to sunny hills we tried a play school where more of the focus was social. Although this was helpful, I found that some organized learning, group projects, and early learning skills were missing. Then along came sunny hills. Although nestled below a church, they teach kindness, not religious material. I have two kids who both have started at sunny hills. Both were shy to start and nervous about school. The teachers aided in them feeling safe and welcome and now both kids love going to school every morning. I will be honest. I am a total hover mom and Sunny Hills has impressed me every step along the way. They even helped me let go a little knowing my kids were always in good hands. Dropping your kids off somewhere you know they are cared for and safe is the best feeling. The cost of the preschool is so reasonable, especially for what you get. The school also does things like field trips, winter concerts, art shows and other activities to include the parents in. I cannot say enough nice things about the education and care that all three classes at sunny hills have given to my children and our family.

We love Sunny Hills and are thrilled we found this school for our daughter last year. Our daughter…read moreentered as a three year old in the Alder classroom and teacher Julie was such a great fit for our child. Activities are fun and build lots of new skills while being developmentally appropriate. The teacher:child ratio allows for individual attention. The school has a wonderful atmosphere and there is a lot of outdoor time no matter the weather. Teacher Millie runs the school and is the lead teacher for the preK class for the kids who will be entering kindergarten the following year. We love teacher Millie! She is kind, caring, dynamic, and so invested in each and every child. We had the unique experience of being able to interact with Millie and her preK class over Zoom sessions post Covid 19 closure of schools. Millie did three Zoom meetings a week and handled the experience with enthusiasm and AMAZING patience. It was a great way to stay connected with the school; to watch Millie keep the kids engaged over Zoom for at least 45 minutes each session was impressive! She often would stay on Zoom much longer with the kids who still wanted to interact with each other or have another story etc. Millie used the Oregon Zoo's animal spotlight videos as the focus of the lessons and the art project every meeting. All of the preK children seem so well prepared for their transition to kindergarten. Our daughter was in the younger class for the 19/20 schools year and will be going into Millie's class this fall and I'm so excited to watch our child grow with the class. Another bonus is that Sunny Hills has a summer camp program for 3-8 years old, so kids about to enter the school in the fall as well as kids who just graduated, plus their siblings, get to have more time at Sunny Hills! This is what we did with our daughter last summer leading up to her first regular school year in Julie's class. The school is located in their own area on the rear side of a church. The school also borders a smaller THPRD playground, field, and open area which are perfect for outdoor time. The location is a big plus! This school is a hidden gem and I feel so fortunate to have found Millie and Sunny Hills.

Beautiful facility, greet staff and very involved management. They have great outdoor space and…read morekids can play in a rainy day too

My kids have attended this center for nearly a year and we have overall been very happy with the…read morecare they receive. Pros: - The teachers here are absolutely AMAZING! We have had the pleasure of working with most, and they are all kind and attentive to the students, but also very good at correcting and redirecting negative behavior. They respect the kids and make them feel loved and safe. My kids adore their teachers and so do we. Also the teachers are really good at honoring your requests (e.g. put on hats during outside time, change outfits during the day, apply cream at diaper change, etc.) - The new owner runs a tight ship and she cares about her business, teachers and the families they serve. We have found her to be respectful, reasonable and fair (for example, when they had to close the center due to power outages during winter storms, they adjusted their spring calendar to instead offer us care for a few of their spring professional development days). She is also always looking to improve her center and actively seeks feedback from parents. - They have a structured and detailed curriculum and do fun and educational activities with the kids every day. - I think they have pretty good hand-washing policy in the classrooms because kids don't get sick as often as they used to. -The food they provide is not gourmet, but definitely much better than the food offered at many other chain schools. They offer fresh, fruit twice daily and the food they serve is a mix of fresh, frozen and canned ingredients. The amount of sugar, carbs and processed food they offer is not too much in my opinion. They make most of the meals on site and they look and smells good. - This is a new SafariKid location and the building is newly renovated. So, naturally the toys, carpets, walls, etc. areclean and fresh. - The app they use is good and they share fun and detailed information about the kid's day and activity and you get to see pictures/short videos of them. Also, teachers are usually pretty quick in responding to you on the app if you post questions or requests. - They take the kids outside twice a day most days, and they have a covered area for when it is raining. - injuries and incidents are reported in a timely manner and with necessary details. - They offer sibling discount. - They have parent-teacher conferences twice a year to hear about how your kid is doing in class, and they have family activities planned for holidays and other occasions (e.g. Mother's day, Christmas, Easter, etc.) where you can interact with teachers and see your kids classroom Minor cons/notes: - I think this center is relatively expensive, and they require you to pay 1 month worth of tuition upfront upon enrollment. They also have a few misc. other fees (supply fee, registration fee, etc.). - They are closed most holidays and several days for professional development, Christmas-new year break, etc. This makes sense given that they are technically a preschool, but it's an adjustment if you are used to a daycare that is open every day. - Sometimes teachers forget to enter all the diaper changes/potty in the app. So, you won't necessarily know exactly how many times your kid pooped, for example. Not a huge deal, but sometimes this information is helpful when you are dealing with constipation, etc. - The outdoor space they have is not super green (no trees or greenery, just wood chips and toys). Also, the toddler outdoor space doesn't have much shade in the afternoon during the summer time, so the kids had to play in the scorching heat. - I think their hours are from 8am-5:30pm, and they don't serve breakfast (only morning snack is at 10am), so not great for those occasional days when you need to get a head start on your day or need some extra time at the end of the day. Again, this is in line with them being a pre-school, but it is something to consider. - They have a policy that drop off/pick up happens at the door and a chaperone takes your kid to and from the class. We were worried that our kids would freak out and it would be difficult to convince them to leave us at the door. This has not been the case and I feel like drop offs are now much faster and easier than before. In fact, our boys are always happy to go to their class and sometimes they go in without saying bye to us! It may be a bigger issue for kids that are younger and/or are new to the care. Also, I feel like the main con of this policy is that is reduces the chances you have to casually talk to the teacher about your kid, and getting to know the teacher. It feels a bit like you are isolated from the kids/teachers and you don't get to see the classroom and the space they spend their days. You are technically allowed to walk in when your child is in their care, but the door is always locked and it is clear that they do not expect you to come in under normal circumstances.

We came to Valley Christian looking for a small, gentle preschool, and it has genuinely become like…read morefamily for us. Our daughter is sensitive, and her teachers have been calm, consistent, and so patient with her. We really were picky with where she was going to go and we picked the perfect place. The classes are small, focused, drop‑off feels peaceful, and the routines are predictable, which really helps her feel safe. When there's a conflict or a mean‑kid moment, the staff actually handle it fairly instead of brushing it off, and they always loop us in immediately if our daughter isn't feeling well. She's also grown so much academically here. She can now fully read books and do basic math and she's almost done with their kindergarten class. If you want a warm, stable place where your child is really known, this is it. We feel this school has set a high expectation that her elementary may not match up to.

We started our oldest child here when he was just 2 years old. The teacher came to our house to…read moreintroduce herself!! Every aspect about this preschool has been above and beyond my expectation. Our oldest also has every food allergy there is and there is tremendous care taken by the teachers to keep him safe. We feel so blessed to have found a perfect preschool for all of our children to go.

There truly aren't enough positive words to describe the experience our children have had at…read moreHomestead. Out of convenience, we tried several other schools, but we always ended up re-enrolling our boys at Homestead because nothing else came close to the high standards built into its programs. We started both of them at the Homestead Annex It is abundantly clear that the owners are professionally trained and deeply knowledgeable in early childhood education. Unlike the other schools we tried, Homestead has no teacher attrition. The teachers are career professionals who bring the expertise and consistency every preschool child deserves. While other places were billed as "schools," they felt more like unstructured daycares with a constantly rotating cast of inexperienced teachers. Communication at Homestead is exceptional. At the beginning of each month, we receive a detailed calendar outlining daily activities and snacks. Our children regularly bring home amazing arts and crafts, along with growing knowledge of music and Spanish. Most importantly, our boys are genuinely happy here. They were unhappy at the other schools we tried, but at Homestead they have never cried at drop-off and always leave pick-up with big smiles on their faces. We love Homestead so much that we're keeping our son, who turns five this summer, enrolled for another year instead of starting kindergarten. We truly believe Homestead is the perfect place to prepare children for elementary school. Our first grader thrived in kindergarten after spending three years at Homestead, and that experience says everything. If you're considering a school for your preschool-aged child, we wholeheartedly recommend Homestead.

I cannot say enough positive things about The Homestead Schoolhouse. The teachers are incredibly…read morenice and both of my children who have attended have had such great experiences. They get upset when it is not a school day because they love it so much. They have left with a strong beginning to reading, writing, counting, patterns, etc and they have left with great friends. We love the backyard play area and the fact that there are chickens and that the students get to plant and tend vegetables. Each month has a curriculum focus and each month opens up the world for children (career month, friendship month, etc). I recommend this school with absolutely no hesitation.

Roots and Wings is the best preschool I have ever experienced! Jill, Laura & Sarah are AMAZING. My…read moredaughter started here in the fall of 2021. We were nervous, because Covid, but Jill and Co always kept us feeling safe and my daughter stayed healthy. The community at this school is unlike any other. I love the friendships we have made over the past year! My daughter learned so much about her social/emotional skills, following direction, imaginative play and how to be a good friend. I one million percent recommended Roots and Wings!

Roots and Wings Preschool has been an incredible foundation for both of my children, who attended…read moretwo years apart. My eldest started just as we were emerging from the challenges of COVID lockdowns, and I was drawn to the school's emphasis on play and socialization. It was exactly what my children needed to reconnect with peers and learn essential life skills. While at Roots and Wings, my kids learned so much beyond academics--they learned how to make friends, share, follow a schedule, and become more self-sufficient, all within the nurturing environment provided by the kind and caring teachers. Jill, Jennifer, and Erin were the perfect first teachers for both of my children, leaving a lasting impact on their lives. My daughter, now in second grade, and my 5-year-old son still talk about their preschool teachers with such love and nostalgia. The half-day schedule was the perfect introduction to school life, providing structure while still allowing plenty of time for family and play. Roots and Wings has also gifted us lifelong connections--my daughter met her best friend there, a friendship that has grown into something like sisterhood. On top of that, I made a mom best friend who has been such a source of support and joy as we navigate motherhood. Even though my kids have both graduated, I still stay in touch with all of their teachers, which is a testament to how special they are and how much they care. I cannot recommend Roots and Wings enough to any family looking for a warm, supportive, and play-focused preschool experience. It's a truly special place that fosters a love for learning and community.

I am pretty sure the best decision I've made for my 4 year old son is sending him to the Funny…read moreFarm! The teachers regularly emulate kindness and a sense of community all while using humor and teaching real-life skills. I am amazed at how my wild son has changed and grown after just a few months here. Teachers Marcy, Chris and Laura are so dedicated to their 'herd' and really go above and beyond. I can't imagine a better stepping stone to prep my kid for kindergarten. We feel so lucky to have found this gem!

Where do I start? Sooo many good things to say!…read more I simply cannot imagine a better preschool. The teachers are simply the most wonderful, creative, loving people you could ever want to have teaching your child. My daughter just graduated and will miss Funny Farm immensely. I can honestly say she loved every day she spent "on the Farm". Marcy, Laura, Sarah, Heather and Kris are really great ladies who pour their hearts into making a safe, loving, creative, and very very stimulating, educational and fun environment for the kids every day. And I mean every day! My only regret is that we didn't discover Funny Farm earlier so my son could have attended as well.

Wonderful school! The teachers are so caring and involved. Lots of great programs and location is…read morebeautiful.

Great playground, awesome classroom. My son LOVED his time…read moreat summer camp here. The teachers were all super sweet.