I am extremely happy with my experience at Happy Days. The staff is so caring and attentive and my…read moredaughter is really thriving. Toby, the owner, has been very accommodating in working with my schedule. I highly recommend this daycare. (We are at the Live Oak location).

Great daycare. Fantastic teachers. Consistent quality and value. They really care. The teacher and…read moreowners are phenomenal.

Sheryl's daycare is a little slice of heaven. I almost don't want to give away Scott's Valleys best…read morekept secret. I'm So grateful our daughter was able to get in after a few months on the waitlist. I would keep her here till Kindergarten if I could but we had to move for work. They are so loving and caring full of years of experience. Almost everyday she would come home with an art project and had so much room to run around and play. Sheryl made healthy meals everyday for the girls, oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pancakes, you name it. My daughter made best friends there and learned all about the farm animals Sheryl has goats, chickens, horses and even a pony! It was a magical place for her to grow and learn. Thank you so much Serenity Creek.

The very first time I dropped my daughter off for childcare was at Serenity Creek. And it was by…read morefar the best decision I have ever made! My daughter is smarter, more independent, and more loving for having spent the last 1.5 years with Sherryl on her gorgeous farm. The only reason why my daughter is leaving Serenity Creek is because we are moving out of state - otherwise, I would have kept here there for as long as possible!! She wakes up every morning and talks non-stop about how excited she is to go to 'school' and runs to the door when we get there. I have to chase her down to say goodbye to me. I can't say enough about what a warm and nurturing environment Serenity Creek is! If I could pack Sherryl and take her with me, I would!!

We brought both of our boys there from about 5 months all the way up until kindergarten--we liked…read morethe play-based approach and the interaction between younger and older children and the exposure to native Spanish speakers and stories and songs, which have served them very well since then in their bilingual immersion elementary program. Casa's staff was always kind and patient, the food was always healthy and delicious, and the kids enjoyed safe indoor and outdoor areas for play and creativity. The owners are experienced, highly credentialed, and genuine in their concern for the children's growth and development. Cost was slightly below market rate, which we really needed for a couple of years there before the elder son got to kinder.

I highly recommend this daycare! My 30 month old daughter currently attends Casa de Aprendizaje…read more(CDA), and has been there since she was 5 months old. Right from the start, CDA made an outstanding impression on me! I was greeted warmly by Adriana, the other teachers, the kids and their parents. I was nervous to put my daughter in daycare at 5 months old, but Adriana and the other teachers were very understanding of my apprehension and worked with me and my daughter to make the transition very smooth and safe. They were very accommodating with giving my daughter milk that I pumped, and worked with me to make that process as easy as possible. They communicated (and still do today) daily about her sleep, playtime, and any other important events of the day. The staff at CDA work hard to meet the needs of all the kids and their parents. The physical environment: There are multiple out side and indoor play areas, all with a safe and homey appeal. The outside areas have a water station, sandbox, slides, tricycles, tire swing, and more! The inside areas have blocks, art stations, "pillow room", reading areas, and lots more! Playtime: They are tons of different toys to play with which encourage to kids to play both collaboratively and independently. The kids are carefully supervised,all while being taught many different strategies for dealing with the ups and downs that come with playing and sharing with other children. Extra activities: Students participate in science, music, art, and reading activities frequently. There are animals there for students to look at and learn about. My daughter often comes home with awesome art projects (painted pumpkins, mother's day art, etc.). Students are encouraged to sing and dance with music (sometimes live guitar music!). The food: My daughter eats delicious, healthy food for breakfast, lunch and snack daily at CDA. The kids often help make the food too! They learn about sitting while eating, handling cups, spoons, forks, and also cleaning up after themselves. Parent involvement: CDA encourages parent involvement, and is open to parents stopping by at any time. They often have social events after work to celebrate baby showers, holidays and "graduations". CDA also provides parenting classes. These events have brought the whole daycare together, and has made it feel like a supportive community. I looked at many different daycares in Santa Cruz, and non seemed as welcoming, educational, safe, and fun as Casa de Aprendizaje. I look forward to my daughter attending this daycare until it's time for Kindergarten.

i am lucky to find ACR. The thing that stands out about it is that it is run by 2 fantastic people…read more- Naoko and JD. Their philosophy of running ACR resonates with me. It is very satisfying to know that your kid is in good hands. As far as facility is concerned, its kept clean. Timings are great. We plan to continue sending our kid to ACR.

Our son has been going here for over a year now, starting in the infant care area, moving through…read morethe toddler area and now is in the pre-school. He is exceedingly happy and the communication has been stellar all the way through. There are communication books which the staff write the notes so that we can keep up with what he has eaten, how long he has slept, and more. He has a lot of friends and is always so happy. These are the main things I am looking for when considering a school for him at this age. The owners have pretty high standards, and from where this school got started from when they took over, it has come a very long way. The old school, A Child's Reflection, got ran down, the carpets were 20 years old and held a lot of nasty. They basically stripped the place down and put all new floors, toys, and more. My son, as he progressed from one room to the next, has been allowed to interact with kids he has known that are either behind or ahead of him. He still likes to stop in the infant room to say hi to some of his toddler friends before moving back to the pre-school. There are some days he is having so much fun playing, I have to wait, but this is his time and place and I am happy to see him enjoying himself. I suggest to parents that are wondering if this is the right place, to watch how the kids are acting. Kids are smart and know how to tell us they don't like something. We just need to be patient and listen to them. Take a moment to attune yourself to the place and watch the kids, they really can tell you how things are going at the school. Do that for all the schools you visit!

We've been attending LifeSpring Prechool for a year and a half. The staff has been warm, kind,…read morecompassionate, and accommodating to our daughter. They provide care that is consistent and reliable, and have fun activities like having fire fighter visit the school, holiday events, pizza throwing visitors, picnic days, and provide the kids with fun activities throughout the week. Our daughter discovered her love of painting at LS! It's hard to pick a daycare that you trust to nurture and care for your child, but LS is a great place with teachers that are truly called to the profession. Teachers Jennifer, Michelle, Anna, Cat, Rosa, Jimena, Laura, and Kristie have been outstanding. Thank you all for being a safe place for us!

I honestly liked this Daycare for my daughter until they discriminated her and myself her because…read moreof her special need and the director was willing to work with me and out of nowhere she switched up and kicked her out. And as well, it needs more improvement with the teachers. Some of the teachers just don't know what they're doing meaning they're always on the phone and not paying attention to the kids. And as well one time I went to go drop off stuff for my daughter, and one of the teachers from the other class was yelling at the kids, and I saw her as well, grabbing their arm super hard poor little babies also my daughter would be scared of that certain teacher .. hmm makes me think what did she do to my poor little baby

Children's Enrichment Center (CEC) is a preschool located on the Twin Lakes Church campus. They…read moreserve children ages 2 through transitional kindergarten. CEC is a very academic preschool with a fun-loving and caring staff. Great remodeled facilities and playgrounds. Cannot say enough positive things about CEC.

This is a great school. My brother went there pre-5th. My oldest son goes there now and I plan to…read morehave our youngest boy go as well.

Our daughter has been in Teresa's care for over a year now, and started when she was 6 months old…read more While it was so hard leaving my baby, I couldn't have been more at ease when I saw how loved she was every day at CCC. Theresa keeps me regularly updated all day via Brightwheel (which is amazing!), and always has new ways to keep the kids engaged, having fun, and learning. Teresa goes above and beyond to make each child feel loved and special, making her home feel as if it's their own. We feel so fortunate to be a part of the CCC family and appreciate Teresa's commitment to our daughter's growth. I wish I could give 1,000 stars!

I cannot say enough great things about Teresa and her care! I was so hesitant to trust anyone with…read moremy first born. The amount of love, support and growth we have experienced with her and our son is truly heart touching. I regret not starting years ago!! If you're *that* mom, like I was/am, just know your heart and baby will be happy here !!

We love WPENS. It's been so great for my son and family. I love teacher Cory she is such a caring,…read moreloving teacher. She really takes the time to create such a loving, nurturing and safe environment for all children. My son has really thrived socially and emotionally because WPENS. We love the community and support we have at WPENS. It's a really unique experience because not only is it a preschool but also a learning environment for parents. WPENS offers parenting resources. It helps build a nurturing environment at school and at home. As a parent you can really be involved in your child's learning development by participating in and outside the classroom. Overall WPENS is the best choice. We are really happy and are returning back next year!

I love this School! We have been at WPENS for the last 3 years, and what a great community we…read morehave! The magic is all in the name: Westside Parent Education Nursery School. Notice how it says 'Parent Education' - at WPENS the parents learn with the kids! Here are some of the biggest pros: 1.) Lower cost Co-operative preschool - most affordable and keeps you involved with your child's education 2.) Community Building - get to know other families and build connections 3.) PARENT EDUCATION - because we don't know it all. Monthly educational seminars and weekly meetings help to hone those parenting skills 4.) Incredible Teachers - decades of young child education gives a perspective that is invaluable and patience that is incredible.