Duneland Family YMCA child care is one of the best childcare programs we've been a part of! We've…read morebeen with the Duneland YMCA for almost 6 years (since we moved to the area), with our fourth child getting ready to start soon. It's great to know my children are being loved and cared for while I'm away at work - the teachers truly treat them as their own. My 3 year old loves going to "school" and seeing all her friends! Aside from updating books and educational toys, there have been many updates to the facility in the past few years including new paint and rearranging classrooms to improve functionality. The facility is clean and the teachers really take pride in their classrooms! My daughter is offered breakfast, hot lunch (contracted with Third Coast Spice in Chesterton) , and several healthy snacks everyday. The hours are also very convenient, opening at 5:45 am until 6:30 pm. Whether I have an early morning meeting or a late evening errand, I've got flexibility with childcare. In the summer they offer several field trips, get swimming lessons at the Y, take walks, visit the library, get to play at the new splash pad across the parking lot and the highlight of each week is when the Kona Ice truck comes! All year long the kids also get to learn about being healthy when the YMCA fitness instructors come over to "play" with them - doing yoga, dance and music in motion. They also do special events throughout the year, including donuts with dad, muffins with mom, a fall harvest bash for the entire community, a thanksgiving celebration and a Christmas program! One of the best parts about the Y...several of the teachers have been there since before we started going there. It builds a strong sense of security for both myself and my children knowing they will build long lasting relationships with and grow to love their teachers.

I was very relieved to find such a wonderful daycare. I feel safe leaving my now 9 month old and my…read more4 year old in preschool with child care before and after. It is very difficult when both parents have to work and have to depend on child care. I was very apprehensive leaving my newborn at daycare especially right after I had to return after maternity leave, but the staff is very polite and professional and made me feel at ease. They keep me updated on the girls progress and things they need to work on. My baby is now walking at 9 months due to the staffs patients and working with her while we continue at home. There is an awesome summer program where my 4 year old gets to go swimming, play outside, walk to the library, and go on field trips. I would highly recommend this daycare to any parent.

I felt that the volleyball director was acting as if she was the boss of the entire place and that…read moreher decisions could not be questioned. Instead of listening to members and treating everyone fairly, she came across as controlling and dismissive. I believe members should be treated with respect and given an opportunity to express their concerns without feeling intimidated. I hope the YMCA will review this situation and ensure that all members are treated professionally and respectfully.

They have a full track squat, racks dumbbells, and some odds and end machine machines…read more Only problem is people that go there don't respect putting weights back and they act like they've never been to a gym before Besides that it's a good place to go for workout walk or even basketball

I had an excellent career as an engineer, for a company in Michigan City…read more Then one day in July 2012, Wee Care Day Care's manager called me while I was on my way to work. She claimed that my daughter Jasmine had head lice. She insisted that I must immediately pick up my daughter. So I called my mother, and my sister; however, no family member was willing to deal with the head lice situation. Therefore I had no other choice but to call off work. I picked up my daughter, and immediately brought her to our family doctor. Both the doctor and nurse examined Jasmine's hair and scalp, and concluded that Jasmine did not have head lice; SHE ONLY HAD DANDRUFF! Therefore, I brought my daughter back to the Wee Care Day Care, and presented the doctor note. The day care manager insisted that Jasmine's doctor was wrong, and the manager re-examined my daughter's hair! She then pointed out the dandruff flakes, and claimed that was HEAD LICE, AGAIN!!! This terrible situation cost me my job, and due to my job loss, and being a single parent (divorced) I had a struggle with paying my rent, and consequently we were evicted!!!

From the owner: There is a noticeable difference when you come into Wee Care Child Development Center, Inc., a…read morepreschool in Valparaiso, Indiana, offering day care for children. Our teachers work together as a team to create a warm and loving atmosphere. We encourage

My wife just picked up our 15 month old son. Today she watched our son cry for attention and he…read morecompletely ignored by staff. One lady even walked away from him while he was crying walking towards her. On the second day he was their, he came home with a knotted bruise on his forehead, we're still waiting on a video of what happened. He was also yanked to the floor while walking towards the kids. We're obviously taking him out. And we'll be requesting more video of what we've seen on their own cameras.

I left a review on Google and they took it down because they know how wrong they are. The director…read more(Rachel) is absolutely horrible and one of the infant teachers that works there. They gossip and talk about parents and children's health information to others. The director was caught talking and mocking myself and was unaware I was still in the building! They do not treat the infants good DESPITE the fact of having live cameras! The director will justify the teachers and make it seem like you didnt see what you really saw. My Google review was from August 2022 and they took it down because I went completely in depth of what happened to my son in their care and I named everyone responsible! BEWARE of that academy or you children could end up seriously hurt!

My daughter is in the ladybug room at the center and loves it. I have been very impressed with the…read moreamount she has learned in the past year. Teachers keep the children engaged and my daughter looks forward to "school" everyday.

Actually, I have recommended Children's First to a coworker and they are starting their child in a…read morecouple weeks. I told my coworker that everyone is very friendly, works well with the kids, is very clean, and are easy to work with. I went with my coworker on a tour of the facility and she felt the same right away. I have such a trusting relationship with Children's First and I am comfortable with everyone I come in contact with at the facility. They give daily reports on my children, so I know how they did during the day in regards to napping, eating, and playing. This is very important and critical to the comfort I feel every day.

This is the absolute best place to send your child. It feels more like a family than anything…read moreelse. All the staff are amazing and the children are provided with quality education at all learning levels.

I had my son in a different prek and it was the worst experience we ever had. My son is 3 years old…read moreand a friend recommended me Spring Ahead Academy, I was desperate so I tried. It was the best decision. The place is clean, the teachers are amazing and all the staff and services are outstanding. My son loves going to school and loves every member of the staff. I don't have enough words to describe how happy we are we was able to get my son in this beautiful school. We appreciate every effort they put into teaching and preparing our children for school. We love them and thank them from our harts.

A beautiful and welcoming school - perfect way to start learning with great loving teachers!…read more Couldn't be happier!

From the owner: Montessori Academy of Valparaiso provides Montessori-trained and -certified teachers for toddler,…read morepreschool, kindergarten, before school, and after school care to the Valparaiso, IN, area.