You couldn't ask for a better location and the staff is very qualified and super friendly. I'm…read morevery impressed with the entire facility. Kudos to Kathy and Team!

I highly recommend James Place for your childcare needs. Their staff is professional, responsive,…read morecompetent and always very friendly. Originally, James Place was planned to be a good temporary fit before getting our child admitted to the YMCA. Our child stayed for 1 month at James Place before getting admitted into the YMCA. During that time, our child grew to make friends with other children and establish great rapport with James Place's staff. Our child "spoke" more and showed developmental progress. Clearly, our child flourished at James Place. When we eventually took our child to the YMCA, we quickly noticed that the YMCA simply does not compare. The security at James Place is better (locked front door with passcode entry), the staff/child ratio is higher and James Place has live streaming video cameras which allow viewing of your child from a laptop or smartphone. The YMCA lacks these attributes. Additionally, we noticed our child was sad, fussy and hungry when we picked our child up after work from the YMCA. In comparison; our child was always happy, well-fed and sleeping better when staying at James Place. We allowed our child to stay for one week at the YMCA before switching back to James Place. After that we begged James Place to take us back! They did, with caring and open arms. This felt good. Our child is happy again. Although James Place is only (slightly) more expensive than the YMCA, the peace of mind of knowing our child is in a safe, happy environment with a caring, top-notch childcare staff is PRICELESS. We're extremely happy they took us back! I can't say enough good things about James Place. I'm confident you'll be just as happy as I am with their services. :-)

We had our son in a childcare center while we were on waiting lists around town. The center he was…read moreat was less than par but we were in a pinch. When we got the call from Blossom to come tour we were excited. Our son has been enrolled since the fall and we couldn't be happier with the staff and facility. Our son used to cry before school and now he is so happy. Every staff member we have had the pleasure to interact with clearly loves and wants the best for each child. I have no thoughts or worries about leaving our son each day.

Great, friendly staff that make you feel comfortable leaving your children in their care. The…read moreowners are very professional and have an amazing curriculum. Beautiful 2.5 acre campus with plenty of room for your child to run around. My favorite part is how they have a massive playground, as well as a field, and a wooded area.

As an educator who has worked in early learning environments, I am so grateful to everyone at…read moreHillcrest Kids for providing a positive experience for our two young children. The teachers, staff, and administration are all genuinely kind and friendly. They are down-to-earth and flexible, which is something I did not find in other daycares in the area. It seems like a community. This is a daycare for children of any faith. The facilities are bright and friendly- they have the cutest library.

I highly recommend Hilcrest kids! My daughter has been going for three years now and she loves it…read more She started when she was one and feels at home here. It is so nice to see her run in each morning excited to see her friends and teachers. We had a bad experience with a daycare before this one and pulled our daughter out to put her here. They put my mind at ease. The staff and teachers not only know each child's names, but they know the parents too and take the time to say hi and talk if you need too. It is a very friendly and supportive place. My daughter has grown so much here, and I appreciate them so much for all they do!

This is a great school! Teachers here are so wonderful they truly care about the kids here.read more

From the owner: At Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center we know that quality early learning experiences matter…read more We believe that regardless of income, it is of critical importance that children in their earliest years develop in an environment that is safe, loving, and stimulating. BCLC is grounded in the belief that children are competent, curious, resourceful learners. The child's role in the classroom is to construct their knowledge and develop skills through exploration, self-expression, and collaboration with their teacher, parents and peers. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has recognized BCLC as an accredited early learning program since 1999. It is a true validation of the quality of the program and the dedication of the staff. The heart of NAEYC accreditation focuses on the child's experience. The process carefully considers all aspects of a program including health and safety, staffing, staff qualifications, and physical environment. The greatest emphasis is on the children's relationships with the staff and how the program helps each child grow and learn intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. Unlike other childcare facilities, BCLC calculates tuition on a sliding scale, based on a family's ability to pay. BCLC is the only Center in Whatcom County that offers this unique sliding scale program empowering parents to work and gain higher levels of education while providing essential early learning opportunities for their children.

I signed on to be a nanny with this organization... unfortunately, the families they sent me to had…read morereal problem children who really needed a specialist. I am great with kids, but not a specialist who can deal with behavior issues, biting, hitting, seizures. One child tried repeatedly to jump off a balcony, and I am just not equipped to handle that. Also, I do not believe the pay ($10/hour) is adequate for this specialty work. i was not informed until right before the jobs started that there were any behavior issues, which would have given me the information I needed to properly prepare for (or turn down) an inappropriate job for me. On the other hand, I had a very good experience with the care.com website, a free website that matches families needing care with potential nannies.

We've had great experience, we've used this service for 3 years, and it has saved me so many…read moreheadaches in child care planning. The nannies have all been responsible and provided excellent care to my kids, getting the basics done (chores, homework, to sports practice and music lessons) as well as the fun stuff, playing games, art projects, trips to the park.

I called 26 different places and visited 5. Leah's was the last place I went to and immediately…read moreknew she was the right one to watch my child. Other places smelled of cigarette smoke, had toys piled in the corner about to collapse on the kids and fed potato chips to the kids in front of me ( not even trying to fake healthy). Leah gave the kids blueberries. Her place of business was clean. She was relaxed and always happy to see the kids. She didn't mind that for about the first month I stayed for about 45 minutes before I left my daughter (Im sure my daughter would have been fine if I left her but I wouldn't be ). My daughter went to her for 3.5 years and I think Leah only missed one unscheduled day due to an illness. She was very reliable. Her guidelines are clear and concise in writing so there are no surprises or misunderstandings which I really appreciated. My daughter never wanted to leave at the end of the day. I always took that as a good sign. My daughter hasn't gone to Leah's for a few years but we ran into her at Haggens and she was so excited to see my daughter. She talked to her for like ten minutes. She loves those kids and her job. I highly recommend Leah's Place Childcare.

When I was pregnant with my first child I visited a couple centers and spoke to numerous in home…read morechildcare facilities. I wasn't comfortable with any of them. My son was going to be enrolled once he was 8 weeks old, and I knew right off that a center wasn't where I wanted to take him. But I couldn't find any in home childcare facilities that I was comfortable with. I decided to look closer to my work and came across Leah's Place Childcare. We went to visit when my son was 5 weeks old. We went during her business hours so that we could see what the atmosphere was like when kids were there. Being that I was a first time mom and that my son was going to be very young when I enrolled him made me very nervous. But the minute I met Leah I knew we had found our childcare. The minute we walked in we were greeted with happy, excited kids. The first thing Leah did was remind the kids that they could look at my son, but no touching allowed since he was a baby. Then she promptly asked if she could hold him. As simple as this sounds, she was the first person to even acknowledge my son when we went for a visit. Everyone else just ignored him and went about their business. We stayed for about an hour and Leah was more than willing to answer all my questions. I felt very at ease when I left knowing that my son would be in good hands. When he started there Leah was wonderful. She didn't mind me calling 2 or 3 times a day just to check in and see how my son was. She also kept track of when and how much he ate, when she changed diapers, and whether they were wet or dirty. We have know been with Leah for 6 1/2 years, first with our son who was there until he started Kindergarten, and now she cares for our daughter who has also been there since 8 weeks old. I would not trust anyone else with my kids. Leah has a beautiful childcare area that gives the kids lots of room to play and learn. She does Preschool activities with all of them, and they are always doing arts and crafts. I would recommend Leah to anyone. She has become more like an aunt than a provider to my kids. We absolutely love her!

A quick update to share how compassionate and caring the support team are. When I had to make a…read moremajor change, they responded quickly, were kind, and resolved the matter.

I have been going to Bellingham Yoga Collective (BYC) for a few months now. I started with the 3…read moreweek pass for an introductory price. I took advantage and took 10 classes during this period. The space is on the 3rd floor of the recently remodeled Granary Building. There is nice bright lobby with reception desk that has been staffed I have been there. Check-in for class is pretty easy, there is an iPad on a stand where participants find their name and tap "check-in". A sign indicates what props will be needed for the class. Props are neatly stacked to the left after entering. The two bathrooms are always clean and are spacious. The yoga room is a simple hard wood space with windows to the north. I (male) have often been the only male in the class, but with the weather getting colder, the mix of participants has increased. I have enjoyed all the instructors, they are kind, helpful, and very good at leading classes. I have taken part in Gentle/Restorative, Hatha, and Vinyasa classes. The times work pretty well for me. There is usually a 7AM class, then 9:30AM, then noon. Those are the classes I have attended (my schedule has been flexible lately). Only once has my class been sold out, a Sunday AM Hatha class, 40 people fit in that room. I have had a number of teachers ask my name, that has been nice, adds a personal touch to attending classes. BYC has a lot of special events, too, I have not attended any, but it's good to know they are there when I am ready to give one a try.

My Daughter has been going here for over 3 years and loves it! She is familiar with all the…read moreteachers and all the kids. I can tell that at the end of the day, she is happy and well taken care of. All the staff know my daughters name and make a effort to say hi to her each time they see her (She is friendly with all staff and enjoys their company). My daughter is now is the preschool program with them and has learned SO much in the last few months that she made the transition. It has been just a joy watching her learn and explore new things. If there are any issues they have always been address right away and I've always felt heard, which I think its very important in a child care center.

I am thankful for A Child's life learning center! Both of my boys went to this preschool, made…read morefriends, and have fond memories of the staff! Every time we drive by, they point it out and share a memory they have. It is really sweet to listen to their conversation! First, they were super accommodating when we needed part-time during the day. My oldest went to another pre-school in the morning and then Child's life in the afternoon. He came at nap time but they were great greeting him and then, giving him a space to transition. It was really great to have this smooth transition because we did it on a lunch break. My youngest is my shy one and had always had a hard time leaving me but when we arrived each morning, they always said his name and gave him a variety of choices. I honestly felt like they cared! The staff was great! If asked, they shared my boy's day and I always received art work to take home, which is fun to see when you are away from your babies all day! Also, I am a teacher myself so I think I automatically wanted to connect with the staff and they appreciated it. Elaine, the director, was always thinking of ways to improve the preschool and reaching out for resources. This was amazing because it showed she truly cared about the kids. I guess I am writing this review because A Child's Life has a special place in our family's heart. My boys are still in contact with friends they made and when we see a past teacher out and about, they come talk to us. Thank you A Child's life!

I've had my granddaughter here for more than 2 years. She has thrived in her ability to connect…read morewith peers and is so much more prepared for the social and academic world ahead of her. I can't recommend Barnine and Happy Kids enough. They are special and any child is fortunate to be here

From the owner: * Licensed In-Home SATURDAY Child Care * Happy Kids Childcare on Facebook * Safe Fun Nurturing…read moreCare from 7:00am (flexible) to 5:30pm (firm) * Breakfast Lunch Snacks * 2 years (flexible) to 5 years (firm) * Not accepting DSHS or Infants at this time *