Our little one has been at this school now for a year and a half, and I can't say enough good…read morethings about the staff and the school. He is so excited to go to school every day and his speech and social skills have developed exponentially since starting school here. The teachers are kind and loving to the kids, they are very present and do a great job of getting to know each child. It's a warm and friendly environment for the little ones, he's made loads of friends and is totally thriving there. They are very communicative with parents and we're so helpful with our potty training journey. I feel very supported by the teachers and they have a very welcoming and encouraging approach to the parents. I 100% recommend village children center!

Love, love, LOVE this school. My daughter has gone here for 2 years and even after we moved from…read moreLos Osos to Morro Bay, I still wanted her to go here because its just so wonderful. All the teachers really care about the kids that attend and will do their best to work with them on anything they need. The director also is very caring and attentive to all the children that attend the school and can usually be found out on the playground with them or in the classroom. I love that they take so much care with each child and its not just "watching" other people's kids all day.

I have not even written a review on anything, good, bad or indifferent. However, PLEASE read and…read moretake my words heavily into account. Do NOT leave your kids here-find another place. I believe the positive reviews are a 100% falsified. There is yelling, anger, tons of tv, abuse (yes, I unfortunately say this with certainty), and nothing (I repeat) NOTHING good to come out of this location for your child. Do not chalk up my review as a bitter parent because of this or that. I'm a parent saving your kids from what I wish another parent had had the guts to say prior to me.

While looking for care for my 2 daughters I did my research. I asked family and friends. I…read moreasked other moms at the park (and everywhere else I saw other moms). And I met and interviewed 7 different facilities. After deciding between 2, I read Yelp reviews. Boy am I glad I went with my gut. I chose Markell based on her gentle, kind demeanor, interaction with my daughters, and her pride for her quality of care. The girls loved their "workout time" (Markell does yoga and stretching with the kids). Their crafts were fun and age appropriate. And thanks to Markell's weekly routine, weekend nap time is not a struggle. They know it's nap time at Markell's so it's nap time at home (thank you Markell). I also want to mention the girls learned about charity. Around Christmas Markell and Warren would host a parent's night. They chose different charities to donate to. One Christmas we brought blankets to donate to homeless. We would drop the girls off for a Saturday evening and they would enjoy a night at the Ness'. And mom and dad would enjoy a Saturday night for us! I read the other review and thought about it quite a bit. But the review did not line up with my interview with Markell. Again, I'm glad I went with my gut and found this first rate daycare for my girls.

Our daughter has attended 3 different pre-schools before this one due to my husband's change in…read morework location. This is by far the best school we have come across. It exceeds all of our expectations and is reasonably priced compared to others in the area. Here are a few of our favorite parts about VVCC. 1. Structure! Previous schools would switch out teachers depending on how many children were in class that day. Which left my daughter feeling insecure in her environment. VVCC reliably has the same teachers daily no matter the class size. 2. Cleanliness! Hand washing is prioritized upon check in. Before my daughter can join the class, the school asks that I take her potty and to wash her hands. She has not been sick at all this year. At previous schools she got hand foot and mouth, stomach bugs, and respiratory infections. 3. Flexibility! My daughter is crazy hyper and strong willed. Her teacher works with my daughter concerning her struggles and gives her different options to help her cope in the classroom. At other schools she was forced to be just like the other kids or leave. They really work with the children individually while still teaching them discipline. 4. Lots of family events! I never knew any other parents or friends at other schools. Here, we have family friends because there are meet and greets, harvest festivals, book readings, and holiday programs. 5. Learning letters! I love the curriculum they use to introduce and teach the pre-K class letters. They assign animals to a letter to help the children remember and my daughter uses that daily as she does activities at home. 6. Spanish immersion! The pre-k class gets Spanish lessons on Fridays and my daughter is picking up so quick! 7. Healthy snacks that change for diversity! 8. Great toys that are changed out weekly! Their outdoor play is large and has great options as well. 9. My daughter LOVES it. We wish we would have found VVCC sooner! Check them out, you will be glad you did .

This preschool is the best in the area. They take security, cleanliness, and overall safety very…read moreseriously. The administrator and staff are always professional, honest, and transparent. They have gone over and above for our family in the past, and I will always appreciate that. I couldn't recommend this preschool enough! The children are shown so much love and patience. My daughter loves going to school and says it's her favorite place to go to.

Legacy Children's Center was an incredible place for our child to attend preschool. He loved his…read moreteachers, the communication was always clear, and our son absolutely flourished during his time there. The staff is so loving and knowledgeable. You can tell they are professional and treated well because there is no turnover. The kids love being able to access the gym on a daily basis. My son came home so happy every day, and I'm so grateful for the level of care and learning he received there. Mollie, the Director, is also an absolute gem. She loves what she does, and that 100% comes out in the happiness of the families. So highly recommend this program!

I couldn't be happier with my son's experience at Legacy Sun School. From the beginning the…read moreteachers have been absolutely amazing - warm, nurturing, and genuinely passionate about what they do. The curriculum is the perfect balance of fun and learning. It's active, engaging, and tailored to spark curiosity and creativity. This school and its teachers have been everything we hoped for and more.

My daughter attends Happy Feet and she loves it! She has very little words right now but her…read moreeagerness to be held by Mrs. Melinda and Teacher Mari says it all! The teachers at Happy Feet are always welcoming and smiling. Her infant class is clean and the walls are always decorated with art. It shows how much love the teachers put into the children.

I'm so glad my granddaughter is in this daycare/preschool! She's learning so much, and I'm…read moreconstantly amazed by how much she knows and is picking up. She absolutely loves Mrs. Christina and Ms. Avynn. She comes home with stories about her day and sings songs she's learned. They have a fantastic schedule for the kids, and she's always so happy when I pick her up. She loves playing with her friends. Plus, they're great about communicating and sending pictures of her playing and learning new things. I highly recommend checking it out. - Shana Bailie

We enrolled our daughter here shortly after moving to San Luis Obispo. At first, it felt like we…read morehad found the cutest little school--her first week went great, and we were really hopeful. Unfortunately, things quickly went downhill. I was very upfront before enrolling that my daughter was coming from a Montessori environment, where children guide their own experience. I explained that transitioning into a more structured setting might take time and patience. Instead, almost immediately, I began receiving frequent calls about "disruptive" behavior. We're talking about a three-year-old having tantrums while adjusting to a completely new environment, new structure, and a recent move. That shouldn't be surprising--it should be expected and supported. What made this more frustrating was that I was repeatedly asked to leave work to address these situations. I'm fortunate to be in a leadership role with flexibility, but most working parents wouldn't be able to accommodate that level of disruption. I went in person to observe and even requested video. What I saw did not match the level of concern being communicated. It was a child expressing "I don't want to do this," not aggressive or alarming behavior. It looked like a normal adjustment period--not something that warranted the level of escalation we were experiencing. After less than a month, the school essentially gave up. I was offered a refund, and it was made clear that my child "wasn't a fit." That was disappointing. As educators, I would expect a willingness to work with a child--especially one coming from a different learning style. This could have been a success story: helping a child transition and grow. Instead, it felt like if a child doesn't immediately fit into their structure, they're not supported. I even reached out to her previous Montessori school, where she had been for over a year, to see if they had observed any of the behaviors being reported. They were genuinely surprised and confirmed they had not. During a meeting with the director, we discussed possible support strategies like peer shadowing. One teacher even referred to my daughter as "a leader," which stood out to me. If that's the case, it's even more disappointing that there wasn't an effort to guide and support that personality rather than dismiss it. Looking back, I also reviewed other feedback, and I will say this: the few lower-rated reviews aligned very closely with our experience. That's something I wish I had paid more attention to. If your child thrives in flexibility or is coming from a Montessori-style environment, I would strongly encourage asking detailed questions about how transitions are handled here. This school may work well for children who naturally fit into a very structured setting, but that was not our experience. If you're raising an independent, expressive child and don't want them forced into a rigid mold, this may not be the right environment. It felt like individuality was discouraged rather than supported.

I highly recommend Love to Learn preschool for any working parents that need child care, or any…read moreparents that want to give their child a head start at both learning and in life. Our little boy has been at Love to Learn now for the last year, and I can't say that we are anything other than impressed. Over the last year, his vocabulary has exploded and he has made so many new friends. He has learned manners and loves all of his teachers. Ownership and staff have this place dialed!!

Our local YMCA (SLO) is an amazing resource within our community. It supports the health and…read morewellness of all members through its programs and community outreach. I became a member in January (2024) and have taken advantage of their daily classes and workout space. It is a clean and supportive environment. The staff is welcoming and attentive to the needs and requests of all members. For parents, there is a daycare facility on site. The YMCA has a mission statement that is clearly followed by the leadership team and staff!! --Sheri M.

I love this gym! It's very clean, the staff is super friendly! They are also the only gym in SLO…read morethat offers childcare - which is a HUGE perk. The kids zone here is great. They don't just stick your kid in front of a tv while you work out. They play with your children and do craft projects. My kids love going to the gym now, and it helps motivate me to go to! I love the classes. My favorite class is the Total Body Strength and conditioning class taught by Kristen.

We've had a great experience at CCP over the past year. Our daughter started just after turning 2,…read moreand the growth we've seen has been incredible - from communication to potty training. The teachers put so much thought into their activities and truly go above and beyond. She is always excited to go to school! We're grateful to have found CCP and highly recommend it to any family

I'm so glad our family found Country Cottage. My older daughter went for one year before going to…read moreTK and was so prepared for school. My younger daughter is finishing her first year and will be going back again next year before moving on. The teachers truly care about every student and are great at updating us parents about anything going on with the students. They have fun events throughout the year for the families to participate in, and a few fun field trips too! It's a wonderful community of caring families- I would highly highly recommend!!