This review Is long overdue, but I cannot overstate the…read moreprogress that my toddlers have made here at Little Treasures. My daughter was 2 years old when she started but very behind with speech due to isolation from the lockdowns/mandates. This Preschool has performed wonders as she is now talking up a storm and singing her heart out with all the adorable songs they learn. She even teaches them to her baby brother at home! It is literally the most heart-warming experience to see my babies suddenly singing in unison. Aside from education (she can count to 30 now), she has developed super close friendships here and social skills at such a young age! My baby boy was 10 months old when he started. I felt completely secure with him at Little Treasures right away, as the child care is top-notch. I do not exaggerate when I say these teachers are truly loving and genuine, not to mention experienced. Every single one of them. Miss Michelle really knows how to find the good ones. Also, Director and Teachers alike have impeccable memory and organization. That's big for me since I'm very detail-oriented! It's been wonderful being able to depend on this daycare/Preschool. P.S. I watched as Miss Michelle put her heart and soul into this new location, perfectly planning all the different stations that intertwine learning with play. Also, the outdoor playground is akin to an amusement park as my daughter is always begging to stay. You know it's a good sign when your children race to put their own shoes on, ready to go to Preschool! Thank you Little Treasures for being such a special place in our children's lives

My child has been attending this preschool since he was 9 months old and I get to watch him grow…read moreinto a better version of himself everyday. I've seen Growth in his development and growth in his personality. The teachers are the kindest people I've ever got to know and work so great with the kids. The curriculum is set and consistent and it shows when my 2 year old comes home singing the songs he'd leaned! He's singing the days of the week and counting to 20! My kid delayed in speech and Michelle was the only person to support and guide me to give my son the help he needs to communicate better and develop better speech. The teachers also helped him with regulating his emotions through helpful communication and now he uses more words than I expected him to use. I'm proud of my son of who he's growing into because of the dedicated support from all the teachers. I trust these teachers with my son's life and I couldn't ask for a better family to help me support my son.

About me: I am the antithesis of the PTA mom. I'm pretty much a hot mess most days. I have two…read morewonderful boys (20 mos and 3 mos) that run my life and keep my busy beyond belief. I sought daycare, not because I needed someone to watch my children (thanks grammy!) but because I wanted my children to be socialized, learn some structure, and HAVE FUN! I'm extremely protective and highly opinionated mom, but I will be the first to admit that I kinda suck at this mom gig. So! Any help I can get, I'm game. SO, I shopped around at a few daycares in town and was surprised by the massive variety of variables in care, prices, and personalities. My first impression, just from visiting Little Discoveries: I love it! I just enrolled my 20-month-old son three days a week. Here's why: The moment I stepped into the safety-gated front door, I was greeted with a smile. It felt genuine. Not desperate or lackluster. I was also THAT mom who called and literally asked 68 questions in a mini interview before even stepping foot in the doors and the owner was kind enough to answer EVERY question in detail. I was surprised to not have any concerns when I got off the phone with her. I had heard from MANY friends, especially THOSE moms who everyone wants to be like, that Little Discoveries was the place to go. True to my rebellious nature, I decided it'd be the last place I checked out. I am SO glad I did. I felt something missing from so many other daycares. Something I think is more important than just about anything else: LOVE! I want to know that when I drop my little guy off, he will be held and cuddled and adored as much as humanly possible for those who've not birthed him. I was stoked to see many hugs and snuggles given the moment I walked into the infant area. I heard soft, pleasant voices cooing at babies, saying "please" and "thank you." It was peaceful enough that I wanted to lie down and rest listening to the staff's sweet voices. I witnessed positive structure. The kind where back pats and hugs happen when something goes right. The kind where safety is first, but kindness isn't far behind. I saw SMILES! I had no idea how much of a difference this would make to me, but it was huge! Too many other places in town have structure without smiles. That just feels so wrong. Here, everyone was smiling. The kids, the staff. It's lovely! I saw tons of age-appropriate toys, a well-fenced backyard for play, and all kinds of active, devoted staff. The place is not immaculately clean, but it's cleaner than my home. I found daycares that were too clean and it bugged me. How can kids have fun if they don't get a little paint on their hands? How do I know they've eaten if there aren't yummy little crumbs on their clothes? I think a healthy level of cleanliness is important to observe. Part of it being healthy is having room for brain-growing messes. Little Discoveries had exactly that. I LOVE that they feed the kids. I didn't know how off-putting it'd be to have to think about making lunches and meals for kids, but it literally made me disinterested in another daycare. Being able to drop my little guy off knowing they are well stocked on healthy food and feed kids throughout the day so I don't have to worry about a thing is GREAT! The pricing is reasonable and better than a few other places in town. For the value, it's the best by far. You can do part time, full time, or drop-in if you're registered already. They adhere to the state ratio laws and seem overstaffed at times (which I think is a bonus). Little Discoveries has a few citations on the licensing board site BUT! If you look at those citations, there are far fewer than any other places and their license is one of the oldest in town. Also, one of the citations is for a staff member playing with kids and accidentally falling. If there's gunna be a hazard for my kid, I HOPE it's while he's having tons of fun doing something engaging. At least that's my take. There are definitely places I didn't even check out based on the citations I read alone. Feel free to check the website and see what I mean... Finally, I like their electronic check in and camera systems. The first thing anyone hears about, when daycare shopping, is the cameras. There's something about knowing you can peek in on your kiddo anytime that soothes the soul. Also, who's gunna do wrong when they know they're on camera? Not many folks... I'm BEYOND happy to have a place like Little Discoveries in Chico. They have two other locations as well and it sounds like they're very flexible with parents and their scheduling needs. Based off of first impressions alone, obviously, I'm sold. I shall update more as our experience deepens. Wishing all the other parents shopping for this most important service luck! It's terrifying and wonderful. Trust your gut! There are definitely worse places to take your kiddos. For now, I highly recommend Little Discoveries. :)

All three of my children at one time or another have gone here. Now, my two year old attends during…read moreschool hours mon-fri. Every morning the staff greet him so kindly and respectfully; me too of course. I'm so appreciative of how much he loves going to "school" like his big brother and sister. It's a clear reflection of the diligence and love Rhonda and her staff put into making the place so welcoming and warm; so that my son can get down to the hard work of being two!

What a great place to enjoy a warm summers day. Right in Bidwell Park is this amazing pool being…read morefeed by big chico creek. It varies in depth from a beach entrance to over 6" deep and is about 100 yards Long and 30 yards wide. The more are life guards on duty most of the summer. It varies in crowd from weekday to weekend.

Our daughter attends TK at Notre Dame after two years of preschool there. We have had an excellent…read moreexperience and she is thriving and loves the other students. Not only is the curriculum excellent but but the teachers are wonderful and the environment outstanding. The parents of the other students seem top notch and we have a family-like atmosphere. Our youngest can't wait until she is old enough to go there too. We highly recommend the preschool and TK both of which are still having in person instruction.

My husband and I sent both of our children to Notre Dame School. What we really appreciated was the…read morenurturing environment that we found. The academic rigor that Notre Dame provided also came with fun and challenging athletic and arts opportunities. We also loved how the school supports specials: students have a different teacher for music, fine arts, and physical education. Further, there is a fabulous after school theatre program run by parents who have passional and commitment to the theatrical arts. The hot lunch program is delicious and nutritious. We especially appreciated the upper elementary and junior high field trips to interesting places including: the Balclutha ship trip (5th), the Monterrey Bay (7th), San Francisco (6th), and Ashland theatre field trip in 8th grade. When we were there, parents also organized a Washington D.C. trip. The choir and music opportunities were embedded in the school program and classes, and all students learn the fundamentals of music. The proximity to the university also provided the students with enriched programs and activities such as the science lab just a hop, skip and a jump away. Notre Dame is a traditional looking school that values respect and community service, but teachers also bring the most relevant and research-backed best practices to the classrooms as well. One other aspect is that my children, during those turbulent junior high years, were not just around peers who they had grown up with, but were able to be role models and teachers for the younger students, as Mass buddies and teacher aides. I feel that the TK-8 structure keeps junior high students a little more innocent then massing all of the same-aged kids together at once, like the other junior highs in town. The financial investment is just that: an investment in our children. Well worth every penny.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Smart Start! From the moment I called to schedule a…read moretour as a panicked first time mom leaving her child somewhere for the first time, it was clear that this place is special. The staff is incredibly warm, attentive, and truly passionate about the children and the parents honestly. My daughter flourished here as the learning is fun and educational, with plenty of hands-on activities and lots of things to take home as memories. By the age of 3, she knew all of her ABCs, could point out any letter, numbers and started learning how to write her name. I loved the daily updates and photos I got. The teachers also took the time to understand my childs needs and interests, and if any changes happened at home, they ensured to help with them at school the best they could. I couldn't have asked for a safer, better school to help keep my baby safe and get her a jump start on school.

If you were looking for the best preschool in Chico, CA, look no further!! We've had our daughter…read moregoing there since she was an infant and can't say enough good things about Smart Start!! They're about "the whole child" and not of the philosophy of simply a "day-care"; but truly invest in the learning, social skills and overall best well being of all of their children. Their staff is amazing and give each and every child the individual attention that we, as parents, hope that our children get. Their facility is consistently clean, and their classrooms are large and spacious. If you've done your research and looked into other pre-schools (as we did...and quite extensively), you'll know exactly what I'm referring to. Bravo Teacher Ann, and her loving staff for investing in OUR next generation and future!!

SUCCESSFUL 4TH BIRTHDAY!!!…read more I am surprised first of all...to see an average 3 stars for this place....smh..(almost brand new inside, super clean, so many places to hang, and the owner is always on site working among his employees....but I guess haters gonna hate)....but anyway...WE HAD THE BEST BIRTHDAY EVER AT KIDDOS PLAY PLACE!!! To start off, just know...we usually have at least 100 guests for our kids birthday parties and spend over $1500 in party favors, food, cake, goodies, kids beverages (and adult beverages) as well as the venue!!! We are in the process of a big move and my husband talked me into trying out The Kiddos Play Place! At first I was worried about the amount of invites we could send out...so I called ahead and got all of my worries taken care of. We had about 35 adults and 31 kids total!!! The online system automatically accounts for any additional people to have the best amount of drinks and pizza slices per person. (Side note, thankfully the pizza was tastier than Little Caesars or Chuck E Cheese)... ANYWAYS... We had just the right amount of people to celebrate my daughter's birthday. They gave her a sweet birthday tshirt that all of her friends and family got to sign which was such a great keepsake that I didnt know about until day of. Our EVENT PLANNER....YES....I SAID EVENT PLANNERS NAME was Ilona...and she was a SWEEEETHEART!! INCREDIBLY FRIENDLY AND ATTENTIVE TO our every need. She kept the cake chilled for us, our friends happy, drinks filled and pizza coming out on time. Ive never felt so at ease. We usually bbq and host all of our friends and family and never get to mingle. Ilana made it such a special day for us. (I even told her we are usually a rowdy bunch). I spoke to the owner both before our party and after and he was a pleasure to talk to. He answered any of my concerning questions and was incredibly professional...as I said we can be a hard group. Im so thankful all and all to the kiddos play place for being a place we NEED in Butte County! What a breath of fresh air the staff were so good to us. (We made sure to leave a tip). Thanks again!!! Top favorite things: 1. Baby play area 2. Clean accessible bathrooms 3. Clean accessible family bathroom as well as feeding area for breastfeeding moms 4. Food purchasing area, as well as hangout area for adults 5. An awesome arcade!!! 6. Adults can play in the play place too!++ 7. Seeing the owner in person 8. All of the colorful and creative things to do. I had to FOOTBALL CARRY MY CHILD OUT OF THE PLACE .....if I could give 10 stars, I would.

I called and spoke with a manager who said they would accommodate my autistic son who has sensory…read moreissues and hates wearing socks. That as long as I purchased the socks and attempted to get him to wear them it was ok. When I got there I double checked and was told that if I was ultimately unable to get him to keep them on that we'd be asked to leave. I'm very disappointed in their lack of communication, acceptance, and accommodation for special needs children.

My son has really enjoyed his 3 years at Sherwood. His teacher, Sheng (same for 3 years) has been…read morewonderful. It's a small, caring, community and my son looks forward to school each day. Traditional school models are not a good fit for him, and he enjoys the work at your own pace Montessori method. He is able to quickly do his work then earn free time and help others.

Wonderful learning environment and community. So greatful my son has this experience!read more

It was ok at first then they let my child be bullied by a adult on a trip and my daughter got in…read moretrouble then the teacher did nothing and when they returned the teacher screamed at my child in front of the whole school at recess and made her cry nothing ever done to the teacher there was alot of issues and the new principal is no help he let's it happen he let's bullies do what they want and pick who he likes so no I would t recommend the school o and they had a teacher there that the kids complained about making weird stuff to the students the school did nothing the teacher quit himself cause all the students were saying stuff to him so the school never did anything there is alot of messed up stuff going on here

Both of my children went to school here from kindergarten through 8th grade. This school does…read moreexceptional work blending the Waldorf pedagogy with the expectations of public education. The teachers loop with their students 1st through 8th grade which creates deep bonded relationships between teachers, students and parents. Rich specialty classes are woven into the students daily experience to support variety for the students. Each student is met at their educational level, and social emotional needs. It is a beautiful thing to see children that enroll with struggles at other schools blossom at Blue Oak. Of course this program is not for everyone, but if you are interested in helping your child learn how to be compassionate, accountable, critical thinking, culturally competent individuals then this is your school!