This is such a sweet little daycare! Sara (the owner) has such a loving, sweet vibe and is so…read moreknowledgeable about all things kids related. She has 6 of her own kids + at least one grand baby and ofc all the kids at her school. Imagine is what you'd expect to find in a super crunchy, granola home daycare. They hold and hug (and even kiss) the babies. But they're also very (very!) diligent about things like cleaning and following all safety guidelines (for example - they don't use drool bibs because they could be a safety hazard, and instead opt for soft washcloths). Imagine is split into two houses - one for (I think) ages 3-5, the other for babies to 3ish. Maybe 2ish, I can't remember for sure. I really like this because it allows the kids to play in the way that's safe and interesting to them. Older kids can play with balloons. Babies don't get exposed to choking hazards. And so on. There's lots of outside time, beautiful healthy food made from scratch, yoga, massage, tummy time (Molly from The Cocuun comes to give tummy time classes for the babies once a week - this is included in tuition), and I think there's a Spanish teacher that works with the kids too! They believe in natural consequences and teaching children to communicate even as babies. It's a very nurturing supportive environment and you can really feel how much they love the kids. I especially appreciate how picky Sara is about the teachers she hires. I know my baby is safe (and loved) there. The admin side could be improved (you may have to call or email multiple times to get a response), but the quality of care is more than worth it. Just remember that Sara teaches and does admin, so she's wearing a lot of hats and prioritizes the kids first, as she should. The pricing is very competitive. She accepts checks or Venmo. All in all this is a great place and we're so happy we got in!

So far we are loving it. Child care included with membership is really nice. He enjoys it so much I…read moretake a class just so he can play.

I LOVE THIS YMCA!! You can see my videos on TikTok @blondejenblonde…read moreThey have childcare, camps, an indoor track, 2 pools, basketball, weights, stretching areas, parents night out events, awesome classes (I've done Yoga for Everyone & Just Stretch.) They have cardiac rehab available and more! My 6YO thought it was so cool he thought it was a hotel! Ha ha

My child went to BCGC from about 6 weeks old until we moved away, and we absolutely loved it there…read more They do Spanish immersion up until preschool so all the teachers speak Spanish to the kids during the day. The owners and teachers really care about child development, and it shows in the way they interact with the kids. They also focus on serving a wide variety of nutritious and mostly organic food. It is a daycare I trust and whose mission I believe in. They have also created a strong community of parents, teachers, and kids with picnics, fundraisers, a garage sale, and the like. The location just north of downtown is really convenient. I highly recommend them.

The Prep School is wonderful. My daughter has been a Prep School'er for her 3's, 4's and soon to…read morebe 5's. The staff is caring, talented, professional, and flat out rock when it comes to education. Lia and her fine team keep the children busy, fed well, challenged, and most importantly at ease. A comfortable child has the brain radar in full motion picking up every little life detail. I am convinced that there is no better pre-school in Bloomington/Monroe County. I suspect that my daughter will be so advanced in her learning that adjusting to 1st grade will be a breeze.

Educational, Loving, Safe and Caring DayCare in Bloomington,…read moreIndiana. Give Sandra a call! It will be the best decision you ever made for your family.

We found Sandra after we had a few interviews with other providers in town. When we meet Sandra we…read moreconnected immediately and knew she was the perfect fit for our family. Our son has been going to her for almost 4 months now and he loves it; it is so hard to get him to leave her house. I love the openness and transparency with Sandra. She welcomes you into her home and talks to you about your child and their day. She is loving, consistent, and really engages with the kids; from teaching, to arts and crafts, playing outside, and dancing. And best of all she teaches and encourages manners and respect! She also makes the kids nutritious and healthy meals/snacks. We absolutely love Sandra and highly recommend her.

great experience with both my children preschool and prek the teachers are very caringread more

Hi all - wanted to share for parents looking for care. From our experience, stay away from…read moreKinderCare on Sare road. If it works, great. But just a word of warning. We did the 2 week drop-in at KinderCare over this holiday break, and our 17 month old has had two incidents, back to back days, where he hit his head. The first time he "slipped" out of their lap, while being rocked to sleep (??). We got told at pick up. No messages or calls. The second, they put him on a bench "next to the teacher" and he fell off. We did get a message about this one. We will never be going back and I worry about their ability to care for young children. Felt the need to share for others.

My son loves this preschool! He has learned so much, so fast! His handwriting has improved a…read moregreat deal, he knows his alphabet and is beginning to read short words, and I've been really impressed by how fast he's picking up Spanish! (Plus, they have the best playground.) We'll miss Mr. Tim and Ms. Nina when he moves on to kindergarten next year!

I am so impressed with this school. Lots of love, fun and learning. They teach Spanish as well…read more Experienced teachers and equal playtime. All a child needs to be ready for Kindergarten!

I went in last week to see about enrolling. Im 72 and a Veteran and im considered disabled. I…read moreasked why the seniors paid a lot more than the younger people. They didn't give a really convincing reason. I also asked about better price for a veteran and disabled. Again, they didn't give me a convincing answer, other that it is just not offered. Why is this? Is this only a Bloomington, IN thing? It must be because the one in Spencer, IN does. But it is just to far to drive now. This is just another strike against Bloomington, IN.

At first i really enjoyed this branch of the YMCA. Now i would discourage anyone with leg…read moredisabilities or other lower limb disabilities find another fitness center. i was willing to work around the chairs not the correct height. i could always find a piece of equipment to use as a chair. i also was willing to put up with trainers who had never worked with people with disabilities. What has pushed me over the brink is the broken elevator. The equipment i want to use is on the second floor. After over three weeks, no one has any idea when the elevator will be repaired. it is not the staff's fault. This is an administrative decision. The staff at both locations shrug their shoulders and inform the client with the response- we don't know when it will be repaired. When any of the other equipment was broken they have no response. The focus is on the healthy and not for people with disabilities.