Mericruz and her staff are absolutely amazing. The amount of developmental progress our daughter has shown in the time she's been there is truly remarkable. Not to mention the potty training mission alone that they've taken on and have been working with us to conquer. I can't say enough about how great this program is. read more

Ms. T and Ms. Nancy have been absolutely wonderful with Ethan! They have been so patient, caring, and attentive with him, especially while we're at work and he's in their care. They played such a big part in helping Ethan succeed with potty training, and I'm so grateful for all the encouragement, guidance, and support they've given him. It gives me such peace of mind knowing he's being well taken care of and loved while I'm away. We truly appreciate everything they do for Ethan! read more

Our daughter spent about 2 years here and her older brother for 2 summer programs. Admin and teachers are very supportive and keep us in the loop daily. Although the center is older, they do their best to keep it clean. KC is a warm and safe home away from home! read more

I would like to recognize Vanessa A. I have four positive feedbacks on Vanessa A., excellent effort, communication, growth mindset, and positive attitude. She's watched all three of my children and I know she goes above and beyond to ensure the safety and well being of children. What I admire the most is her communication, which I am big on. Thank you for all that you do for the Center. read more

We have only been at KinderCare for a short time, but I already feel so confident leaving my son here each day. My one-year-old is in the infant room, and his teachers truly go above and beyond. Everyone is warm, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. My son is well taken care of and already flourishing. I have noticed positive changes in his confidence and development in such a short amount of time. The leadership here really stands out as well. Maricruz is professional, humble, and leads in a collaborative way that clearly supports both the staff and the children. You can feel the care and intention throughout the center. We are very grateful to have found such a special place for our son. read more

We love KinderCare. Both of my kids went to kindercare from 5 months old. We started at Merced location and then we had a very smooth transition to Whittier. During these 5 years we had excellent care and communication from the director and all teachers. Very caring!! When my oldest began his kindergarten, it was a very smooth transition as well since everything they taught here, transferred over. The skills, activities, and manners. Thank you Whittier KinderCare for your love and care! read more

I was blessed to be given the responsibility of caring for my 18 month old granddaughter and was in need of a daycare. She was bright and amazing but needed a soft place to land die to being separated from her parents. Maricruz and her staff at Whittier Kindercare met that need and then some. She learned so much, had fun and guided socialization. I saw such a change with their guidance. Their specialized knowledge of a child's needs was evident. Maricruz was active on campus all day and knew each child by name. I highly recommend them. read more

I'm so glad that I enrolled my baby here! All the teachers and the director are incredibly kind and caring. Special thanks to Ms. Vanessa, Ms. Stephanie, and Ms. Maricruz. It's clear how much they truly love and care for the children. I really appreciate their communication with me and my husband--we always feel informed and reassured. They provide such wonderful care for my baby. I highly recommend KinderCare! read more

We have been coming here for the last 3 years ! They have helped me raise my daughter. Thank you Maricruz and team !!

I brought my daughter here when she was 3 years old. I've had nothing but amazing memories here, any issue that I have they have always helped and found a solution. Maricruz and the ladies are always so nice and communicate well. I appreciate the staff for all they do for the kids and especially my kid. We are almost at the end of her term with kindercare after 10 years. And I couldn't be happier with everything and everyone. Its bitter sweet to leave but I recommend whittier kinder care for anybody looking for care. read more

We enrolled my two year old daughter here because she needed more structure and wanted to be around other kiddos her age and it has been one of the best decisions we've ever made. She has been attending 3 days a week for only 2 months and she has grown so much! She went from saying 1-2 words to now putting full sentences together and counting to 10. The entire staff is welcoming and loving to her every day regardless of she is in their class, they always stop and say hello to her; it is such a kind environment that instantly felt like home. They are patient with her and you can tell that they are all passionate about what they do. I can't say enough good things about Whittier Kindercare....they are amazing!! read more

We love Ms Miley and Ms Dulce! Super loving and caring for all the kids including my daughter love all the activities they do with them and just making our babies happy! read more

My daughter experienced an easy transition from Rancho Cucamonga to Whittier, she learned a lot in both facilities and had developed more skills, I can see the difference in her and her enthusiasm! I am very pleased with the staff, they are very welcoming and sweet! read more

I have two granddaughters attending my youngest Ariana has excelled since going there. I feel the staff has helped her a lot. My oldest granddaughter had difficulty in wanting to go but maricruz the director has taken the task on and is doing exceptional work in getting her comfortable and adjusted to preschool life. Thanks to all the wonderful staff there. I highly recommend kindercare for all your childs needs . Great work staff. read more

My daughter has been going here since she was 2 1/2 and absolutely loves all the staff. The director Maricruz made the transition for me and my husband so easy for us by constantly sending us videos or picture updates to ease our minds. We're so sad to be leaving so soon. We wish we could take the whole place with us but unfortunately the distance is too much for my baby girl to continue here for summer. We will miss everyone here! If you're looking for a preschool for your babies to feel safe and happy look no further! read more

Love Whittier KinderCare! From director Ms.Maricruz to manager Ms.Danielle to Ms.Rosalyn to all the teachers there from infant's & toddlers there aren't enough words to express how great of a team there is here. I have 2 of my boys & they go above and beyond for them and all other children there. They are just beyond amazing & so much more. I tell them everyday how grateful I am for the staff here. I wish I can give more stars because they do deserve it all the place is amazing and so great. read more

We love Whittier Kindercare! Our infant son has been at Kindercare since he was 4 months old, and he has been enjoying his time at this daycare. Gauging from our son's happy disposition whenever he gets dropped off at daycare, we feel satisfied and confident that he is well taken care of. The infant teachers (Miss Marlene, Miss Nancy, Miss Valerie and Miss Angie) are all great and you can tell that they love being around babies! They are vigilant about having a routine for the babies, doing activities to help hit their milestones, while also ensuring the babies are having fun. They regularly send updates and pictures of what my baby is doing through the app. If there is a problem- for instance if baby is not feeling well, etc., they let me know right away by either messaging me or giving me a call. Kindercare also has an open door policy, so you are free to come by anytime to check in or pick up/drop off your baby. The Whittier KinderCare director, Miss Maricruz, is also wonderful. She is friendly, accommodating, and if she's not in her office I always see her roaming around the center checking in on everyone and ensuring nothing funky or strange is going on. Safety is also big at this daycare; each parent gets a door code (parents are required NOT to share this code with anyone else). Overall, my husband and I have been very happy with the level of care that my son is getting at this daycare. If you are thinking of checking out Whittier KinderCare, I highly recommend it! read more

My little one has been coming to this center for about a year and a half. From the moment we had our tour my little one loved it ! She is about to start kinder and was assessed by her new school and they were beyond impressed with her readiness. They asked her are you sure you don't want to 5th grade. They asked where she was going to school and I was proud to say whittier Kinder care ! All the teachers are wonderful Maricruz and Mrs Maria are also amazing and welcoming! We will miss this place come August when she starts kindergarten! I recommend this center their dedication, the safety the readiness and the LOvE they show all the kiddos !! Thank you Ms. MariCruz, Ms Maria,Ms Vanessa,Ms Tina,Ms Rosalie and Ms Rosie. For your dedication and love read more

I love KinderCare Whittier. They have such great teachers (my child was in the class with Ms. Tina and Ms. Rosalie) and the Director, Ms. Maricruz, are amazing. The staff always greets parents and children with smiling faces, and they make you feel so welcomed. My child was always happy to arrive, and felt comfortable around all of the staff. I definitely recommend KinderCare Whittier for your childcare needs. Like someone else mentioned, my child was also assessed for Kindergarten and I was told "keep doing what you're doing." KinderCare has helped my child grow and learn, and I am so grateful for all of their support. I truly cannot recommend them enough! read more

Love the staff and what they do! My son just started elementary school and the transition from KinderCare to elementary was smooth. KinderCare already had him on a strong routine of homework, classroom behaviors and the foundational skills to give him the great start and experience! Thank you so much for everything you do!! read more

My daughter started coming here when she turned one. A year and a half later, tomorrow is her last day. This place was a great start for my daughter and I feel very lucky to have had the experience that I had. Every teacher has been so lovely with her but the 2 year old classroom teachers have been the greatest. Miss Vanessa and Miss Itati is going to be hard to say goodbye to. My daughter felt very comfortable around them and they were so loving to her. I really felt like they cared about all the kids. This location was very welcoming and organized. I liked how there was always a schedule and fun activities to do. read more

Loved this place!! Will miss you! This center has been our daughter's second home for over 3 years. We've grown to love Mrs Maricruz and her kindness, dedication to children's safety and wellbeing, Mrs. Linda's dedication ( Kenzie has known Mrs Linda since the infant class room all the way to her preschool class). We will miss you! Thank you to Mrs. Tina, Mrs Rosaly, Mrs Gloria, Mrs. Itati, Mrs Evelyn for every kindness, patience and love for Kenzie during our time at school. Thank you for all the arts and crafts projects, stories and teachings. Kenzie loved being at Kindercare, loved the friendships she developed there and misses her friends and teachers. The summer camp was so much fun and we loved the car project. We started TK closer to home, a new stage for us,but we will miss Kindercare and everyone at the center read more

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I was really nervous for my 3 year old to start daycare/school but Kindercare has been amazing and I'm glad we chose to enroll him here. He had a hard first few days but it was the normal part of adjusting to being away from home. after a week, he was totally fine and looked forward to school. When he started school, he refused to use the toilet but after a few weeks of watching other kids use the potty, he decided on his own to sit on the toilet and it's been great since. I also love that Kindercare provides a summer activity schedule because I bring it up to my son and build up the excitement. I also like receiving the daily updates and easy communication with the director. I 100% recommend Kindercare in Whittier. read more

We had to take our kids there for a week for back up care from their ordinary day care and while every parent is nervous taking their kids to a new place for the first time, Kindercare whittier knocked it out of the park and exceeded our expectations. To be honest our kids preferred this center over the one we send our kids to. Our kids felt welcomed and appreciated and I could tell each day when I dropped them off and picked them up that all the teachers and other kids really connected with them. The director is great, and compassionate. Of course every parent is different and has to make up their own minds about where they place their kids under care but this place is worth a shot. read more

I am so thankful to Maricruz, Cole and the entire staff for what they do daily to help us parents out!! We couldn't do a good job at our jobs without all of their help!! When I began taking my daughter there, she was 2 years and 7 months and they helped me potty train her before she was 3 years old!! I have four kids and she is the youngest and can brag about this when she gets older because she beat her older brothers and sisters in potty training!! But all thanks to KinderCare staff. They are amazing with the kids. Always smiling and being kind. Even through these tough times they do their best to keep their spirits high. My daughter has learned so much since I've been taking her there. She knows her ABC's and can almost write her own name!!! She sings new songs and is so darn cute at it. I can't say enough great things about our decision in choosing KinderCare in Whittier. They really are the best and my husband and I are truly happy and grateful for everything they do for us every single day!! read more

We just started having my son attend here at the beginning of the year and so far everything has gone smoothly. This is my first kid so I was definitely nervous about dropping him off at daycare, but everything and everyone at this KinderCare has been very welcoming. I love getting updates in the app with photos of my son doing the activities for the day. Glad we were able to get him into this daycare. My son is even coming to really enjoy it! read more

My 3 children have been coming to kindercare since they were 2/3 they are now 6 and 7. I love all the teachers here. They have always treated my children like family and that's something hard to find nowadays. I would not change anything about this daycare I love everyone especially the center director Mari Cruz. You will never see her her without a smile on her face & that is priceless! My children are not only being taken well care of but being taught everyday with something new. Every time something happens, even to the smallest things like a fall,a scrape even a bee sting I have always received a call about the incident which is something that i appreciate. I know my kids are in good hands everytime i drop them off and thats something i wouldnt change for the world. read more

DO NOT BRING YOUR CHILD THEIR!!! THEY MISS TREAT THE KIDS AND MAKE FUN OF THEM!! My niece has problems drinking milk fast. When my niece was drinking her milk a teacher walked by my niece and said "hurry up your standing their like a statue" and it automatically made my niece full uncomfortable so she told us. THEN!!! My niece has gotten lice and they NEVER LET ANY OF OF THE PARENTS KNOW THEIR KIDS MIGHT HAVE LICE!! SO THEY NEVER CHECKED ANY OF THE CHILDRENS HEADS AND THEY LIED AND SAID THEY DID!! I asked a parent of they received a letter saying their child was exposed to lice and they said no WHEN THE DISTRICT MANAGER SAID SHE DID!! THEY LET MY NIECE GO BACK TO SCHOOL WITHOUT CHECKING HER HEAD!! Basically she could of still had lice and they didn't care!! They do not care about the children!!! Don't take your child their!!!! They are not good teachers!!! Actually the school director is no good! And the teacher was caught telling a child "why are you telling your mom what I tell you" and I told the school manager and they did NOTHING!! read more

My kids have been attending KC in Whittier for almost 2 years. My husband and I have been extremely happy with the center and so have my kids. However, today when I walked in the Pre-K class to pick up my daughter, I walked while my daughter was "showing the class a magic trick". I stood there to see her act and her teacher was sitting on the rug giving her attention as well like the rest of the kids. When my daughter was done demonstrating her 20 second "act". They all applauded and she gave a bow with such excitement and confidence. That touched my heart and brought happy tears. The teachers at the center care for both of my children with patience, as their own and in such a loving way. Thank you KinderCare Whittier staff. read more

My child has been attending Kindercare in Whittier for 7 years. We love the staff so much, they are practically family to us. When your child prefers to go to Kindercare instead of being with mom and dad, you know Kindercare is a lot of fun. I also like the fact that they pick up our child from his school for after school program at Kindercare. I trust them and we never had to worry about my child. They help our child with his homework and he enjoys it. My son has made many friends. There are times when my son says "your here too earlier, can you come back later!" That means to me that Kindercare is a great place to be. read more

I absolutely love kindercare Mari Cruz and her team of teachers are awesome. They were very friendly and provided so much information on my sons day how he slept how much he ate and how much fun he had. I enjoyed the pictures of him that were sent to me throughout the day. Kindercare in Whittier you guys totally ROCK read more

I wanted to take the time to write a review about my experience so far with Kindercare Whittier. As all parents know, leaving your child with new people at a new place is extremely nerve racking. The director, Maricruz, put all my husband and my worries to rest. When I reached out trying to get information on this location she responded within minutes and scheduled us for a tour the next day. When we arrived, out temperatures were taken and recorded and every staff member we encountered was wearing a mask. Maricruz really took her time showing us all the different classrooms and play areas. She was thorough when going over the handbook and patiently answered all of our questions. When we left our daughter wanted to stay and start school right then. This place already feels like family and our daughter has her first day tomorrow! read more

I just wanted to take a moment and thank Whittier KinderCare for helping us out in a very difficult situation. The Director Maricruz and her wonderful staff were amazing and took such good care of our kiddos when we needed back up care. Right off the bat they connected with our 5yr old and 3 year old which can be difficult some times! They were so accommodating and understanding our kiddos can't stop talking about their great time their. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts! read more

I chose this kindergarten in four kindergartens. After three visits, I decided to register. Every time I go to kindergarten, the children of the school will take the initiative to say hello to me. My daughter has been studying at school for three weeks. I especially like the enthusiasm and dedication of the teacher. The teacher is very patient with the children. The course is also very interesting and is the best kindergarten in my mind. read more

My kids love their school. Ms Cole and Ms Maricruz are amazing representatives for KinderCare and we appreciate all that they do for our kids! They are knowledgeable at what they do and are sensitive to both of my children's needs. I could not recommend this location enough! read more

My son attended Whittier KinderCare from 7 months old to almost 2 years old. I searched for quite some time for the right daycare and I found Whittier KinderCare to be good. Brandy is a really great assistant director, I always felt as though she really cares and she will follow up on anything you speak to her about. A few things: Infants class: Miss Vivian and Miss Angie were definitely very attentive and loving with the babies. Overall, some of the daycare workers were more attentive than others. Some daycare workers were lazy, although most others were great and very caring. Discovery Preschool class: Miss Eileen is a great teacher and was also very caring with the kids. She always remained calm and attentive with the kids. Miss Keisha is another favorite and she was always so active and had so much energy playing with the kids all day. Additional comments: The reason I did not give a full 5 points is because there were quite a few mornings where I did not feel fully supported by the staff during morning drop-offs. If my son would get clingy or cry at drop-off in the mornings, two different daycare workers made insensitive comments on separate occasions about him crying - calling him a "mama's boy" or saying that I shouldn't baby him so much - instead of assisting me and trying to comfort him or hold him!! (My son is known to be an easy child overall with a good temperament/personality, he's usually always smiling or laughing throughout his days). Also, although I felt that the overall safety was good...I didn't appreciate that some times the children (ages 1-2) would wander in the kitchen section of the Infants class. I felt as though it was unsafe and the latch on the kitchen door was broken a lot. Overall, I liked Whittier KinderCare and it was a "good" daycare for my son up until the age of 2 years. I just wished that some of the staff would get proper training on handling children's emotions. read more

My two children have been attending Kindercare for almost three years now,most of the teachers are always friendly and almost tend to offer a solution or suggestion to any behavioral issues or concerns that may arise. Ms. Veronica, Ms.Samantha, and Ms. Cole are very good at communicating with each parent on their child's progress daily. They always have something going on to keep the kids engaged with programs like cooking,phonics,and dance. They also offer before and after school care for school aged children which is super convenient. I can't tell you how much my children have learned since day 1, thank you to all the teachers read more

I love Kindercare and the staff! There all so wonderful to me and my son. There really good with him and he loves them. Right when I did the tour I knew I would love it here! Everyone is so amazing! Thank you Kindercare! read more

WORST PLACE EVER!! Stay FAR FAR AWAY!! I wish I had read this reviews before I took my son because those parents are SO right! Something awfully, awfully wrong is going on here! Thank goodness I only let my son go for 5 days before I rescued him out of there! It is normal for kids to have separation anxiety from their parents but that is not what is wrong here-it's something far, far worse. My son had terrible symptoms ever since the day he started; which he had never had before (he is the most easy going, happy, sociable baby). He started having nightmares and crying uncontrollably in his slee, waking up every 2 hours again, scared he would be alone, he started hitting his head on the floor and getting a bruise (he has never ever done anything like this!), he started putting non-food items in his mouth again, he started hitting (obviously a learned behavior from the day care, and come home with new scratches - I can't even explain how awful this place is! You have to trust your mom instincts and the signs from your child-the daycare tries to brainwash you saying "oh they just have to get used to it" blah blah um HELL NO!! When we would go pick him up it was almost as if he had been drugged or been given some sedative - his eyes were all glossed over and he didn't recognize us-it was the weirdest/scariest thing! He would scream and scream when we dropped him off, cry non-stop and latch to us begging us not to go-also clueing us in to how bad this place is. We are so glad we listened to our instincts and got him out of there ASAP!!! It had taken a little over a week away, but the behaviors are gone now and he is back to his happy self thank goodness!! Protect your child at all costs and keep them away from here!!! read more

We're returning to KinderCare with our 3rd son and we're extremely happy to be back. Our son is off at a great start and he's extremely happy with his class and friends. read more