My 2 year old has been attending for 3 months now and absolutely loves it here! All the teachers…read moreare amazing, loving and very involved with all the kids. The place is very clean, meals are homemade, playground is well staffed and safe (is was a concern of mine as it's close to street) I couldn't be happier with the decision to enroll my son here!!!

Smart Start Academy does NOT care about the children. Initially, I really enjoyed their atmosphere…read moreand cleanliness, but quickly realized that is really all that they had to offer... a clean looking environment. There is absolutely no communication between staff/management/owner to parent and NO CONCERN for the child's emotional needs. Furthermore, the disciplinary practices including, but not limited to, the "sad chair" or "relaxing chair" (time out), is not mentioned in the parent handbook, much like the teachers using their cell phones as televisions to play cartoons like cocomelon, is not. Having open lines of communication, with a team working alongside me to care for my child, is something I take very seriously. They lacked severely in this area. It was nonexistent. On a specific occasion, I was checking in with my daughter via the cameras the school gives parents to access... which most of the time aren't working properly. I didn't see my child anywhere, and got concerned, so I messaged the teacher... no response. So, I called the front desk. They then proceeded to tell me that my daughter had a potty accident and a big emotion ensued from this (lots of tears and vocal frustration), that they claim was "inconsolable." They proceeded to put my daughter in a chair, by herself, surrounded by her peers, isolated and shamed... while she "calmed down" alone. This didn't work, understandably, because in such a vulnerable and embarrassing moment for my 3 year old, she needed connection and empathy more than anything. Instead she got sent to another classroom where she knew no one. To sit, alone, in another chair. The fact that a 3 year old is expected to have to have the tools to deal with such new and complex emotions speaks volumes to this establishments lack of real and valuable child education training and knowledge. The lack of compassion, connection and empathy for my child was appalling, to say the least. I picked my child up early that day and politely emailed the school several times, for a week, requesting an IDT meeting to discuss my concerns. I never heard from them. Again, no communication, care or respect. I had to walk in and speak with the owner, Chad. Although he didn't give me the courtesy to speak privately, I was able to voice my concerns and at least get more information on the occurrences of that day. However, after leaving that meeting, I received an email from his wife, Melissa, whom was not present for my conversation with Chad... That they were proceeding with removing my child from the school. That they can't meet my "requests" they assumed I had, considering no one met with me to ever hear them. I was given no courtesy in being involved in this decision... no meeting, no discussion or involvement. It really hurt me for my daughter. She didn't even get a chance to say goodbye to her friends. How abrupt and sad. With this new understanding I now know that a school that is not willing to work with parents in raising children is not one that I want my child in. It appears that Smart Start has a hard structure and care not about each individual child's needs-which says a lot when child care professionals KNOW (should know) how unique each child's temperament is and that each child may require something slightly different from the standard practice. Also including occurrences that don't regularly happen that may require the same flexibility in care. Clearly their priority isn't the "whole child" as they have expressed they are not staffed enough to foster arguably the most important developmental domain- social emotional, needs of each child individually and specifically. For these reasons, I do NOT support SmartStart Academy. I hope parents think twice before enrolling their child here.

A Loving Christian Preschool We Truly Trust…read more As a mom of four, I've been through my fair share of preschools and daycares--some great, some not so great. My older two (now 9 and 8) went here years ago, and now my 3-year-old twins are enrolled. I can honestly say this is the best preschool we've ever been a part of. The teachers are amazing--patient, kind, and genuinely care about each child. The school is always spotless, the meals are home-cooked, and the education is incredible. They don't just teach academics--they also teach strong Christian values that I love seeing my kids carry home. When my oldest kids was little, we were struggling with behavioral challenges after some bad daycare experiences. From the moment they started here, everything changed for the better. They went into grade school prepared, confident, and happy--and I owe so much of that to this school. Now, with my twins, it's the same joy all over again. Pickups are always filled with happy kids, fun art projects, and stories about their day. I know my children are safe, loved, and thriving here. If you're looking for a preschool that feels like family, this is it.

Since my son started at this preschool he has gained so many friends and growing with them…read more He is now doing his ABCs , putting sentences together gained much more of a appetite not so picky anymore I've noticed. Love the school and the way that they teach and care for the kids.

My Daugther has been attending children's courtyard for over 2 years and she absolutely loves it…read morehere , her Amazing Teacher, Ms.Elena has gone and beyond on teaching and giving love and attention at the same my family and i are forever grateful to have found a place where i feel like my children are safe and care for.

This school has great staff and is very accommodating to your child's needs. My granddaughter…read moreloves going there and loves her teacher miss isela. She has so much and so much to talk about when she gets home. Shes learned alot and is more social. The front ladies are very kind to everyone and very polite. Miss Tammy and miss Linda and miss isela along with everyone else is great. Thank you for all you do.

My 3 year old had a hard time transitioning from a home daycare to a big school at first. There was…read morea lot of crying during drop off but the wonderful teachers were so patient and kind and made my daughter felt welcomed and at home. The cries went from 'don't leave me mommy' to 'I'll see you later mommy'. I can't thank enough the staff for all that they do to my child. Everytime I walked in at their classrooms, it's decorated with children's arts and crafts. My daughter gladly shows me what she did for that day every time I pick her up. My 1 year old son also goes to the J4T building next door. And the same with her sister, cries and won't let go during drop off. The transition was easy because of the 2 infant Teachers who made me feel like he'll be fine and it's normal during their first few weeks. My son is just bouncing for Joy every time I drop him off. You can tell he's excited and happy seeing his friends and teachers. Safety check - You can't go inside unless a staff buzz you in Age appropriate toys Outside play areas are Amazing Staff Friendliness Highly recommended Preschool

Our experience here has been the best. We brought our little one here because he is the youngest…read morechild while our other ones are young adults. Our little man needed experiences with kids his age. Even though he only came in two days a week, those 2 days made a tremendous difference. He loves all his teachers and staff. Communication is superb with using an app. (Pictures shared throughout his day) I absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for daycare or even just that peer interaction.

Gingerbread is a fun learning environment. Teachers work together to keep the children entertain…read morewith creative arts and curriculum throughout the school year.we are all family here

From the owner: Gingerbread Learning Center in Apple Valley, California is a daycare center that makes it possible…read morefor your little one to learn and grow in a safe, clean and fun environment. If you have a child that you would like to enroll in any of the following, contact Gingerbread Learning Center to schedule a tour: Off Track program, before and after school care, pre-kindergarten (4-5 year old's attending kindergarten in the fall), Age, 3-4 program, Age 2/3 program. If you are searching for the best preschool in Apple Valley, CA you will definitely be impressed with all that they have to offer at Gingerbread Learning Center.

My son has been attending here since he was about 2 1/2 years old. He is now 4 and about to go into…read moreTK. I am a teacher myself in one of the neighboring public schools. It has been such a relief and brought me peace of mind knowing that I am leaving my son in good hands while I am at work all day. He has made great friends, grown socially and academically and enjoys going to school. My son was very shy at first but it's been amazing to see him grow confidence and build relationships with the teachers and other kids. They do fun activities and are always thoughtful. One of my favorite memories was doing the mother's day picnic. It was very special for me and my son. If there were any issues the teachers always communicated clearly and I was able to address it with my son. We made a good team. I am so grateful for the care and education we got at Kaleidoscope and highly recommend this center for anyone looking for quality child care in the high desert. I know that my son is entering TK prepared and ready for school because of the routine and structure he got from Kaleidoscope. The price is more than fair for the quality care you get here.

I am truly happy to have found this gem of a daycare for my son. Ms. Maria , Ms. Diane and all the…read morestaff members have gone above and beyond to make me feel comfortable leaving him in their care. They treat him as if he were their own holding him, tending to his needs, and showing him so much love and affection. I feel incredibly blessed and would recommend this daycare to anyone looking for a place where their child will be treated like family.

God couldn't have closed a more deserving school. It's easy to talk the Christian talk, but quite…read moredifferent to walk the Christian walk. Was told by the Principal that God, in a prayer session, instructed her to expel my son. So, after telling me how well bahaved and respectful my son was to peers and staff that she was told by God to expel him. But, conveniently, God never told her to expel my daughter with a 4.7 GPA. After I threated to sue her and the school for retaliation, she allowed my son to stay. I guess it wasn't God's plan, after all? God is NOT mocked...And after almost 50 years, they no longer exist. And I won't even go into hearing about them asking the staff to collect unemployment during Covid and still doing their jobs on a volunteer basis (fraud) from somone who worked there. My daughter graduated from there and, during the ceremony, they asked the future plans of every graduating Seniors. I thought it odd that out of ALL the graduating students, only 3 (my daughter included) verbalized a desire to continue their post-secondary Education in a Christian environment.

We have been with Apple Valley Christian right after the school year that ended during quarantine…read moretime. We have never looked back. Our youngest who attends in-person here loves it. It has been a blessing for our family. The teachers, staff, family and children are huge blessing to our family. We highly recommend the school. It is Christ-centered school. We could go on and on and on with why we would love for more families to send their children to this amazing school. Your family and children will be blessed.

my son has been attending wandas preschool for the past year and it is just amazing! hes an only…read morechild and having that interaction with such a caring team has done wonders for his social skills. the staff is great at communication and you can really tell they care about their kids.

They are rude and just disrespectful. They say you owe them money but when you ask for proof they…read moredon't want to give you it... Then if they don't like you. They take it out on the kids... Because I asked for proof they kicked out my daughter. Don't send your kids here it's not worth the amount of money they charge you and the amount of disrespect they give

If you're looking for a loving, home feel daycare this is it! My husband and I are so happy we…read morefound Ana. Our son gets home cooked meals and more one on one interaction which we love. She's very communicative about our child's day and his mood all throughout as well.

Tiny Blessings Daycare has been just that, a blessing. As a new mom who had to trust someone to…read morewatch our baby, they made my family feel welcomed and safe. Throughout the day I get pictures and updates. We are so lucky to have found someone who cares for her with kindness.