Red Wagon Preschool has been absolutely wonderful for our family. My son started here when he was…read morethree, and now he's five and heading off to kindergarten. The teachers have created such a kind, nurturing environment where he has truly thrived. He's loved going to preschool here. Over the last two years, I've watched him grow in confidence, make sweet friendships, and learn so much. We'll miss this place so much, but we're so grateful for the loving foundation they've given him. Thanks to their guidance and care, he's more than ready for kindergarten. We're so grateful for everything Red Wagon has done for him!

Red Wagon Preschool has been such a blessing for our family. For the past two years, Miss Kimmy and…read moreher incredible staff have poured so much love, care, and kindness into my daughter. Every single day, I knew she was not only learning and growing but also being truly seen, valued, and cherished. Miss Kimmy has a gift for creating a warm, safe, and joyful environment where children thrive. Her patience, creativity, and genuine passion for teaching are unmatched. The entire staff treats each child like their own, and it shows in the way my daughter has thrived at red wagon

Both of my children (Ages 3.5 and 5.5) have been attending School of Enrichment for the last year…read more+. I have been thoroughly impressed in just about every way with the experiences we have had at this school. Teachers are very attentive and kind. Curriculum is rich and very well presented. I don't have a single complaint.

We've been sending our kids here since the school started and have had a great experience with both…read morekids. The teachers are all outstanding and the environment is ripe with learning. The best part of SOE are the working family hours and make up days which come in quite handy when both parents work or for single working parents.

Miss Alana and Mr. Mel have been such a blessing to our family. We searched Bend for the best…read morepreschool and could not have found a better learning environment for our son. Our son is thriving and learning so much. We began the year with expectations of a preschool environment and Miss Alana has far exceeded them. The curriculum, communication and structure of the preschool are so well organized. Miss Alana's Preschool is such an amazing environment for learning and a few things have stood out to us this past year: -Weekly email updates and schedules for parents -Conferences to update parents on each individual child's progress -Dual language learning -Planned curriculum such as learning about a new country and letter each week, yoga, STEM activities, art and skill based activities like painting, drawing, using scissors and writing names -Programs throughout the year like a Christmas concert, holiday parties, Easter egg hunt and graduation -Special visits from the dentist, sheriff, pen pal, etc. -Secure entrance for parents -HUGE backyard for a lot of outdoor structured playtime While looking for a preschool, we expected a structured environment, however, the greatest surprise for us has been the commitment to social emotional development and Miss Alana's passion for teaching. We find this part most important in preparing our son for elementary school while also reinforcing our home life experiences. Our son loves going to preschool and is excited for Monday to come around so he can see his friends, teachers, learn, explore and play. When we pick him up, he is always asking to stay "just one more minute." Miss Alana and Mr. Mel are more then his preschool teachers, they have become like a second family. We feel safe and secure in dropping him off everyday and love watching him learn and grow. We cannot recommend Miss Alana's Preschool enough to friends who are looking for a preschool. Thank you Miss Alana and Mr. Mel for all you do to create the best preschool environment possible.

There are not enough words to express how WONDERFUL Miss Alana and Mr. Mel are! If you are looking…read morefor a top-notch preschool, this is it. We had heard of Miss Alana's preschool through word of mouth from three separate sets of friends. When it came time for our oldest to enter preschool, we were thrilled to snag a full time spot for her. Through her year with Miss Alana, she thrived. The curriculum takes on a world-view, with classwork units based on a country (as a middle school Social Studies teacher, this was an added bonus). During a 2-3 week unit on a a country, students are immersed in the language of the country, traditional folktales, how to count in that language and in English, art activities that stress letter sounds and recognition, as well as counting and sorting skills. Our daughter came home every night excited to tell us about her day, what she learned, and how much fun she was having with her friends. Along with the incredible academics, students learn social-emotional skills, like how to deal with conflict, sharing, hygiene, routines, and free play through imagination. Miss Alana's preschool has the perfect set-up for students to let their imaginations soar, inside with their kitchen and toys, and with the many outside structures for students to run around, play on, and pretend they are on a plane to Argentina with. My daughter especially liked the garden that students helped with and being able to play in the sprinklers in the summer time. They consistently highlight the strengths of their students and work with them on their less strong skills. Miss Alana and Mr. Mel go out of their way to make the preschool experience special and meaningful for every child. They put on a holiday program every year, an annual Easter Egg hunt, and a summer BBQ and Graduation Ceremony for students who will be entering Kindergarten. Weekly emails are sent out that outlines what students will be learning and the activities they will accomplish. Pictures are routinely sent through text, and updates on your child if you request are sent throughout the day. Miss Alana also sets up conferences with families that documents progress from the beginning to the end of the year. Having this data available before our oldest went into Kindergarten was extremely valuable, as we were able to share this information with her new teacher. Miss Alana noticed strategies and behaviors in our daughter that we did not see, and could have held her back. We managed to overcome these in Kindergarten and our daughter was more than prepared to be successful. In fact, three of our daughter's classmates from Miss Alana's ended up in the same Kindergarten class and all four of them are doing extremely well, academically and socially. Miss Alana and Mr. Mel are now teaching our second daughter, as well as our nephew, in their first year of preschool, and we are continually impressed with everything this school accomplishes. When it comes time for our son to enter preschool, he will be attending as well. They go beyond being teachers and have become a part of our family.

Our kiddo has been going to a child's garden for a year and we love this school. He is now 4 year…read moreold and a bit shy and Ms Sheila worked with him to build his confidence. Now he's in Ms Tiffany's class and she is so wonderful with him. Ms Anna is lovely to work with and definitely cares deeply for the kiddos.

I have had my daughter in this school since she was 1.5 years - she is now almost 4! The nurturing…read morecare and facilitated education she has received is phenomenal!

We love this school! Not only does our child have a sweet, kind, and nurturing learning…read moreenvironment, but the parents are also a real community. We can make decisions together as a team about what is best for our children and what they are being taught in the classroom. You get a choice with waldorf and its 100% worth paying for.

As a student of Waldorf back in when I was in 3rd grade when we first moved to Bend Oregon, I an…read moreattest that this school significantly lowered mine and my sisters academic ability. So much so that when we moved back to public school (more specifically to Buckingham, a fantastic IB league school that actually teaches your children) they recommended that my sister and I repeat a year as we were so far behind. Do not send your children to this place. Childrens academics should not be geared towards how to be more at peace with themselves and nature, it should be the very groundwork's of math, science, English, you know... things that would positively impact their adult lives.

I highly recommend Desert Blossom Preschool! A safe learning environment for developing minds…read more The teacher, Emily, is great with all the kids, adapting to each of their individual learning styles. The first moment you walk in the door, you'll know this is the right place!

We feel very fortunate to have found this preschool! We were seeking a stimulating environment for…read moreour son that's heavily focused on learning, exploration, and skill development, and teacher Emily goes the extra mile in this regard. She has an obvious passion for teaching, and keeps the children engaged by offering a structured yet fun schedule of daily activities (including outdoor play in the big fenced yard which the kids love!) Most importantly, our son looks forward to school every day, and always comes home with exciting things to share - whether it's a song, story, art project, or reading/math exercise. We highly recommend Desert Blossom and teacher Emily to any parent looking for an exceptional pre-school experience for their child!

Now Planet Preschool. I have looked and researched and I must say by far the BEST place in Bend…read more Clean, fun, and AMAZING teachers!!! Seriously trust me.

The teachers and staff are very friendly and sweet. I feel good about leaving my daughter there who…read moreis 22 months.

Kayla (owner of Keeka's Kiddoz) has a predatory contract. You pay a fee to her (via Keeka's Kiddoz)…read moreevery time a babysitter sits for you IN ADDITION to the fee you pay to the sitter. In my case, she demanded $100 every time a sitter visited us. If you need to reschedule, then there is another fee to Kayla yet again, even if it is a makeup, as well as a cancellation fee. And the terms of her contract never expire -- you can never use a nanny found through her service ever again without either paying Kayla that per-visit fee or giving her a $500 "theft of services" fee. Parents beware!

I highly recommend using Keeka's Kiddoz if you are looking for a nanny. Kayla is super quick to…read morerespond and works very quickly to match you up with a wonderful nanny to fit your schedule. We used Keeka's Kiddoz 2 years ago to find a nanny for my three young boys (including a newborn) for two days a week. She found us the best nanny, who we love and became a part of our family. When our nanny decided to open up her own child care facility recently, Kayla helped us find another loving and nurturing nanny to watch my youngest. In both cases she was able to find us a wonderful nanny and very quickly! For anyone who may be hesitant due to cost, this is the second nanny service I've used (the other one was in California). To me, the upfront cost is completely worth it. Kayla pre-screens and pre-interviews the nannies and makes sure she is sending over highly qualified and dependable people. I've had many friends go through Care.com to find nannies and ended up with unpleasant experiences. It is completely worth the cost for ease and also knowing your child is home with someone who has been thoroughly screened and vetted. I can't say enough great things about Keeko's Kiddos- thank you!!