My son has been at this Daycare for over a year and a half. He is a doing phenomenal here !! Such a change since we started . He just turned 3 , knows how to spell his name , his alphabet and can count to twenty . We were told by our pediatrician to maybe look into outside help with a speech therapist , because he wasn't talking much at all ( which is common, EVERY little has their own pace ) . After our three year checkup , the Pediatrician was so Impressed with his linguistics and communication WENDY IS TRULY AMAZING !! Our son has learned so much with here! Everyday he comes home with a craft project, and a letter, he's learned for the day with a new word corresponding to the letter. He's excited to tell me his new word , and I'm amazed by how in tune everyone who works there is with his quirks . We are having some Potty training complications, and she is sooo nurturing (so is everyone working there ) they all make a huge point to keep me informed on his pee & poo accomplishments. . She makes sure they get prizes for going potty & celebrates every holiday and birthday. I am a first time momma and my son is everything to me , knowing he is loved , learning and growing his vocabulary, so he can express himself means everything to me in a safe nurturing environment. That piece of mind while I'm away from him is priceless. I was militant in Choosing a daycare after a previous experience and Wendy's has surpassed anything I could have hoped for . Wendy offers suggestions on behavior and learning always to communicate to me what we can work on together for helping him grow and it's always coming from a loving place . I want to raise a good human! Like I said I'm a first time momma and any help or ideas she can offer I greatly appreciate. I WISH I COULD GIVE A HUNDRED STARS . If you are nervous about finding the perfect place for your little and a crazed momma who is obsessed with finding the perfect place while you are away THIS IS IT !! I WE ARE SO LUCKY WE FOUND WENDY'S DAYCARE! ! She sends me pictures daily of his smile and videos of their activities. It literally makes my entire day and I can't wait to pick him up ! read more

Wendy's Daycare is by far the most amazing daycare in the world and I can't say enough good things about this place... Given the unfortunate reviews that have come about, it is long past time that I share my story. If you are here checking reviews, you already know qualified childcare in our town difficult to come by. Knowing that I began my search early in my pregnancy 4 years ago. Several friends and families recommended Wendy's Daycare, and so I made the call to find out more information. To my disappointment, there was a waiting list 6 months out. (Weird that someone who is reportedly so terrible can still have a wait list a mile long all these years later) So I put our name on the list, and we waited. Sadly, no space was available by the time I went back to work so we found alternate childcare. Long story short, it was a total nightmare. A year later I was at the end of my rope, ready to quit my job and stay home, when I got the call that would change my life! Wendy had a space and wanted to schedule an interview. Being new to this game, I first thought it odd that a daycare would want to interview me. Isn't she working for me? Aren't I interviewing her? However, in a world where parents have varying personalities and levels of experience and as a rational adult whose concern for their children is paramount it makes total sense! The fact that Wendy has the emotional capacity to recognize the importance of these relationships speaks to her incredible character. Spaces at Wendy's are not easy to come by and that is because so much care and thought goes into selecting children and families, and once you're there you don't give up your spot willingly. Wendy puts every ounce of herself into the time she and her staff spends with children and she works hard to make sure anyone coming into her home is a good fit. It is a shame when people you once trusted turn on you and spread vindictive lies. Contrary to my original thought, Wendy may work for me in the sense that I pay for her service, but in truth, she works for my children. Taking care every day to research the latest curriculum, staying up on nutrition and health and safety to ensure that my children are receiving a well-rounded experience. She knows my children and their personalities as much or more than I do and is always there to listen and offer valuable advice when needed. To cut to the chase, I have since had another child and would have a dozen more if I it meant I could go to Wendy's every day. I now work for the Early Education Department of the Shasta County Office of Education and I can tell you in all confidence, as someone who has seen the worst, Wendy's Daycare is the best there is. I have never once felt anxious or uncomfortable about the care my children receive here. Wendy's staff is loving and compassionate. My children are happy and excited to spend time here. My oldest daughter went into Kindergarten more than prepared and Wendy's has the best reputation of any early learning center that feeds into our school. Wendy helped with our potty training issues, and my daughter was reading and writing by 3 years old, which is impressive because the information is presented in a way that my kids do not even realize they are learning, all they know is they are having fun and feeling loved. Yes, there are rules, and expectations. Children and parents alike know what is expected and Wendy provides consistency and security to all of us. Yes, Wendy runs a tight ship, but given the fact that she has nearly 20 years of experience, she knows that both children and adults need boundaries, and she knows what works. Believe what you will, but I rest easy every day knowing that my kids are well cared for, and Wendy will be part of our family long after my children age out. read more

This was a tough town to find daycare in when we moved from the east coast, where our expectations for daycare were set high. I was so thankful to find Wendy after a disappointing search and bad experience at a place I settled on out of need. In two years I never had any hesitations dropping my son off at Wendy's and he never had a bad day. I enjoyed every moment and was so sad for my son when he aged out. He never seemed upset at drop off and wasn't sad to stay and play if I chatted for a moment! It was a dream experience that I treasure. My son transitioned to kindergarten at a school with a feeder preschool. They even spoke highly of Wendy's when they learned he attended. By far the best home daycare experience anyone could ask for! read more

I still can't get over the way Wendy talked about my child while caring for her. She called my 2 year old manipulative and said "in the 19 years she has been doing childcare she has never met anyone quite like your daughter". She went further to gossip about me and my daughter to one of our friends. Wendy's moods were up and down, and went on vacation several times in the short time we were there. Her fill in was very nice and accommodating, but it was difficult for consistency while trying to acclimate a 2 year old to a new environment. My daughter is now enrolled at Grant's "yellow house" and is thriving, very bright, and the teachers there are beyond amazing and Madison asks to go to school rather than scream and cry the whole way there. read more

I'm not one for leaving reviews, but after reading the nonsense I have seen posted on here about Wendy's Daycare; it made me wonder what alternate world I am inhabiting. We have been using Wendy's for the past 5 years and have found Wendy to be nothing but sweet, professional and conscientious. She often goes way beyond anything we would expect from a daycare provider and our kids love her. To read such negative comments about Wendy herself, particularly from the seemingly know it all Nessa J, leave me flabbergasted, a work of fiction if ever I've read one. Some people do love to surround themselves in drama though. I have noticed a couple of less obnoxious people dropping their children off lately, so maybe she was one of them; a win for all of us who have to endure their ignorant behaviour. As is the way of things, people will believe what they choose to believe. Wendy is a lovely down to earth woman who treats our kids with respect and love and they have flourished under her guidance. There is a reason it's hard to get a spot in this Daycare and it's because decent people want their children looked after by the best available and Wendy is definitely that. read more

So I wasn't going to write a review on my experience as a parent of a children who went to Wendy's Daycare but since people seem to put their two cents in, I will too. When I first brought my children to Wendy's Daycare, Wendy was a totally different person than she is now. The last year has been the toughest. One minute I was being told that my kids were her favorite and then the next minute she was rude. She is very unprofessional. She constantly talked badly about other parents and well as other kids. She has stated things like how a child was cute when their parents were ugly.... She has also stated things about a parent getting her kids ready when she shows up in the car. She doesn't keep anything confidential. She constantly talked to parents about how her worker uses the system by getting free healthcare and free schooling. She would say "People like us pay for people like her to get free healthcare and free money for school". If you don't think that is messed up, then something is wrong with you. Wendy is very up and down. I didn't feel like that was a stable environment for my children to be in. FOR THE PARENTS THAT HAVE WROTE REVIEWS ON HERE AND THE ONES PRAISING HER, SHE HAS TALKED ABOUT YOU BOTH... MULITPLE TIMES... There was a little girl there that was new and was upset every time I showed up. Wendy's response was "She is driving me crazy. All she does is whine constantly" Should she be saying this to other parents? No! She has made comments on how kids are dressed and how their hair is a mess. She has also been rough with the kids on several occasions. It's pretty sad when employees have noticed this same thing. I am not sure what has happened with her in the last year or so but it's sad. She feels the need to lie about things instead of telling the truth. She is quick to open her mouth when she shouldn't. If she has opinions about the kids and their parents, she should keep them to herself period! Wouldn't recommend thi read more

Wendys Daycare & Preschool - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Redding, California

I would highly recommend this center for any parents who are interested in a small class size that pushes education while also making plenty of time for fun! I sent my daughter to Wendy's daycare from the age of 18 months old until we transferred her out for Kindergarten. The curriculum that Wendy uses put my daughter extremely far ahead in the classroom. My daughter and I were treated with love and respect all the years we were at Wendy's. You won't regret putting your child in Wendy's daycare! read more

Wendy is amazing! I've known her for years and I am very fortunate that I am able to take my daughter to her. My daughter started going to Wendy's when she was just over a year old. She had always been watched by family until then so I was a little nervous to start her in daycare. I shouldn't have been worried because Wendy made the transition so easy! I also agree with one of the other reviews that Wendy is very knowledgeable when it comes to child development and nutrition. Wendy always has answers to any questions I have and usually ends up looking up more information for me by the time I see her again. My daughter loves going there and I wouldn't want to take her anywhere else! read more