I have sent all three of my kids to this program. I have also worked as a staff member here for a…read moreshort time while one of my children was attending. My children are wildly different. Each has had his or her own strengths and struggles during their preschool experience. Without a doubt this program has always tried to meet my child where they are. Whether it meant giving them boundaries or giving them challenges, they had that child's best interest at heart. As a staff member, I very much enjoyed my time keeping the place clean and organized as well as coming up with fun and creative crafts for the kids. I was allowed to bring my personal flare in and I loved that. My children have responded positively to the environment, teaching style, and exposure to education and new experiences. I would highly recommend a tour and see if this program is the right fit for you and your child!

It now has been a little bit over 6 months since my daughter started at My Little Orchard. I can…read morenot emphasize enough how much my daughter has grown, matured, and learned in this period. Everyday I continue to be amazed at how much my daughter is learning and also how well her vocabulary and manners continue to develop. We have one more year left of preschool but I am going to be so sad when the time does come for her to start Kindergarten only because of how hard it will be to leave such an amazing school and program.

Barbara Dwyer has been absolutely amazing with our daughter, who has dyslexia. In just a short…read moretime, we've seen progress we never thought possible. Barbara is patient, encouraging, and truly understands how to teach in a way that builds confidence and makes learning feel positive instead of overwhelming. Watching our daughter learn to read,and actually enjoy it, has been the biggest blessing. We are incredibly grateful for Barbara's dedication and expertise. I highly recommend her to any family looking for compassionate, effective tutoring support.

I paid $1000 after being promised pre- and post-program testing to measure my daughter's progress…read more After the program ended, I learned that her initial testing had never even been completed. I received no pre or post progress report. As the one bed Barbra was able to print she was unable to verify the date completed. We had two meetings during this process. At the first meeting, I expected an update on my daughter's progress, but instead the conversation focused on paying for additional services, with no update on how my daughter was doing. At the second meeting, Mrs. Barbra, the owner, threw her hands up and asked why I was there. Once again, I received no update on my daughter's progress. I was also never given the opportunity to speak with the tutor who worked directly with my daughter. Mrs Barbra only wanted to read vague notes. Before I paid, Mrs. Barbra spent a significant amount of time speaking with me on the phone--even on Christmas Eve. She was attentive, friendly, answered my questions, and reassured me about enrolling my daughter. After receiving my payment, however, my experience with the communication and level of attention was noticeably different. I called and emailed multiple times seeking updates after program completion, without receiving a response. It took 2 months to get a meeting with the wonder after my daughter finished. When I requested either an additional seven weeks at no charge so the promised services could be properly completed or a full refund, Mrs. Barbra declined. During that conversation, I experienced eye-rolling, shrugging, exaggerated body language, laughing, and an overall dismissive response. I attempted to speak with two other staff members as well one named Rob, but unfortunately all staff was rude and dismissive. I paid $1,000 expecting measurable information about my daughter's academic progress. Instead, I finished the program without completed testing, measurable results, adequate communication, or a resolution. At this point, I am requesting a full refund. I believe this is a fair and reasonable resolution considering the testing, progress reporting, communication, and follow-up I was promised were not provided. Most disappointing was the way my concerns were handled when I attempted to address these issues directly. I expected a professional conversation and an effort to resolve the situation, not to leave feeling dismissed and degraded.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Kiddie Academy and the amazing staff who care for our…read moredaughter. Our daughter has autism, and finding a daycare where she is not only accepted but truly understood, supported, and celebrated has meant so much to our family. From day one, the staff has gone above and beyond to learn who she is, understand her individual needs, and find ways to help her feel comfortable and successful. They have been patient, compassionate, encouraging, and willing to think outside the box to help her thrive. They celebrate her accomplishments, no matter how big or small, and continue to encourage her to try new things and grow at her own pace. What means the most to us is that they see our daughter for the amazing child she is--not just her challenges. They recognize her strengths, celebrate her personality, and make sure she feels like she belongs. Knowing that she is surrounded by people who genuinely care about her well-being gives us such incredible peace of mind. The staff has become so much more than caregivers to our family. They have been part of our daughter's growth and have made a meaningful difference in her life. We are incredibly grateful for the love, patience, and dedication they show her every day. If you are looking for a daycare where your child will be cared for, encouraged, and truly seen as an individual, we wholeheartedly recommend Kiddie Academy.

ZERO STAR STORY -…read more I'm writing this review specifically to warn parents of young children who are considering Kiddie Academy for transportation to and from school. My 4-year-old daughter attended Kiddie Academy for only ONE WEEK, and that one week was enough for me to pull her out. Kiddie Academy was responsible for transporting her to her TK class in the morning and picking her up afterward. I never had concerns with afternoon pickup, but the morning transportation was a completely different story. On her very first day, there was confusion about which school she attended, despite all of her paperwork clearly stating the correct school. Throughout that week, she was also arriving at school 10-15 minutes late. The final straw was when Ms. Mel casually informed me, "We got in trouble this morning because they found your daughter wandering the school campus by herself before she made it to class." When I questioned how that could happen, the explanation I was given was, "We told her to get in line." Ms. Mel also explained that their bus drivers are unable to get off the bus to help young children get to their classes. She is FOUR YEARS OLD. If your transportation policy does not allow your driver to get off the bus, then there should be another procedure in place to ensure a four-year-old is safely transferred into the supervision of school staff. Telling a four-year-old to "get in line" and driving away without confirming that she safely made it where she needed to go was completely unacceptable to me. I pulled her out immediately because I no longer trusted Kiddie Academy to transport her safely. When I raised my concerns with Ms. Nickole, I was also extremely disappointed with how the situation was handled and felt the response and apology were unprofessional and dismissive given the seriousness of what happened. I'm sharing this because other parents deserve to know about my experience before trusting this facility with transportation. My daughter was there for only one week, and that was one week too long. I would never recommend Kiddie Academy to anyone I love or care about, especially if you are relying on them to safely transport a young child. Response to owner: I want to clarify that the complaint being closed as "unsubstantiated" does not change what occurred. That is exactly why I question whether the lack of documentation is designed to protect the children or protect the business. A four-year-old being found wandering a school campus unattended after transportation should have warranted formal documentation and immediate notification to the parent--not a casual comment later. Your response also suggests that young children benefit from "fewer transitions." Kiddie Academy offers transportation to young children. If your transportation procedures cannot safely accommodate a four-year-old, then that service should not be offered to children that age. Responsibility should not be shifted onto parents for utilizing a service your business provides. A licensing investigation resulting in no citation does not erase what happened or what was communicated to me by Kiddie Academy staff. Parents can read both sides and decide for themselves whether this is the level of supervision and accountability they are comfortable with for their child.

VACAVILLE LOCATION Recommend: NO…read more Advice: RUN Appreciation to the director, Lisa and the Bumblebee teachers (Ms. Penny, Ms. Z, and Ms. Amanda) We have a young child and am speaking from our experience with the ladybug class (1 year olds). We are sharing from a place of flexibility, a understanding that mistakes happen, and that we are all ultimately human. However, it becomes concerning when it becomes a pattern. Some teachers presented as overwhelmed, stressed, unkept, careless, burned out and not interested in the child's well-being. Here are several examples: 1. At pick up, another child was wearing our child's change of clothes, despite the clothes being clearly labeled, inside of a clearly labeled bag, AND even inside a clearly labeled cubby that displayed a 8 x 10 photo of our child. 2. A teacher would gossip about other parents in my presence. 3. Our child came home dirty everyday. Let us repeat EVERYDAY. Dirty clothes, yes, but we are referring to filthy face and hair. Dirt, food, snot. Perhaps wiping a face of a child not old enough to do it themselves is not in their standard procedure? 4. Almost weekly, our child's pacifier was being used by another child. This was documented in their posted photos to sutterfly. Teachers did catch this and we understand these are 1 year olds. however, at times teachers have been observed talking among themselves and just sitting there not presently engaging the children and makes one wonder if there were times this was not caught. 5. MULTIPLE times we were asked to update the same paperwork within days to a week of submitting the original. Perhaps misplaced? Overwhelmed? Careless? 6. Eliminating the lunch service was a disappointment. On numerous occasions, teachers verbal report of our child's food and milk intake were inconsistent with the daily written report and even the food left in their lunchbox. We had to throw out perishable items from their lunchbox after we arrived home as numerously the items (yes, nutritious) were not offered to our child at lunch time. When inquired, it was not due to the child declining the item, the teacher took the initiative and decided to save the item for the child's snack. BUT the center provides a snack and the item was forgotten to even be served at snack time. 7. The director and teachers information to parents were numerously inconsistent and contradictory. Confusing. The center did not foster an application of individual development for the 1 year olds. Infants, less than 1, are able to nap based on the child's needs. However, the 1 year old class is structured for children to only have 1 nap at a set time and bottles are highly 'discouraged.' Not child-centered. The littles are forced to fit inside this one-size-fits-all box. Again, not focused on individual development. This may work great for some children but our child at 14 months sometimes needs 2 naps. They may 'say' they will offer another nap but some teachers are not attuned to individual needs and cues. When masks were required by the State and County, a few teachers wore masks inappropriately or even not at all. Unfortunately, they were maskless for the young children that at the time didn't have the option of vaccination due to their age. This was not a isolated experience as the department of social services licensing observed a staff wearing their mask below their chin in the preschool class when required to do so.

Our three-year-old daughter has been in the excellent care of the team at Millennium since she was…read morean infant. They are absolutely outstanding. The teachers are very caring and programming is fantastic. They are essential partners in raising her. She has a blast and learned her ABCs by 1 1/2, how to count to ten, share and more. They did the heavy lifting with teaching how to eat, use a sippy cup, and even potty train. Another upside is they prepare healthy and delicious meals on site.

This childcare is so great! My daughter loved her time here and asks to go back to play all the…read moretime. There is plenty for the kids to do and I love that they are learning as they play throughout the day. Mrs. Angela and her staff care so much and that makes me feel good about sending my children there. I definitely recommend you try this child care out.

My daughter has been going here for over Three years and my son over Two. Mrs Sylvia and her family…read moreare amazing. My kids love comming here and love their Mrs Sylvia. We sadly moved and my daughter is starting kindergarten, I highly recommend sending your babies to her. I've always felt so comfortable and know she's a call or txt away. Also it's a country setting as well which my kids really enjoyed and learned a lot from.

My son attended Little Adventures from 18 months until he started TK at age 4. He loved going every…read moreday. It was a caring environment that also had clear expectations. He thrived with their hands on learning, social atmosphere.

Great place for children with disabilities of all types. The teachers are ALL professional and…read morehardworking. They are caring and patient, but will also push your child to strive and reach their potential and goals. I LOVE this place! I will continue to support this center! Thank you to all the teachers especially a WONDERFUL teacher named Ms. Patty!

Anybody Remember The Old Larson's Swimming Pool Back In The 1980s. Does Anybody Have Any Pictures…read moreOf The Old Swimming Pool. I Guess It's Not There Anymore. Does Anybody Have Any Info On What Happened To The Old Pool Or If It's Still There Or Did They Tear It Down. Fun school.

VCS has been such a blessing to our family, and honestly, there aren't enough words to adequately…read moreexpress what this school community has meant to us. Our daughter started 5th grade at VCS last year, and has transitioned into VCS middle school. We have seen her grow in ways that go far beyond the classroom. The families here genuinely support one another and are deeply invested in the personal, social, academic, emotional, and spiritual growth of our kids. It truly is a VCS community. VCS has also given our daughter the courage and confidence to try new things and put herself out there in ways she never had before. Last year, she was introduced to musical theater for the very first time. She was nervous and hesitant to try it, but she quickly fell in love with her instructors and made new friends. She has even chosen to take it as one of her extracurricular courses this year. She also joined the cross-country team for the first time and is planning to try out for the soccer team. Watching her become willing to try new things and discover what she loves has been incredibly meaningful to us as parents. We have also been so impressed by the teachers and staff. They are unbelievably supportive. Our daughter knows she can ask seek help and be herself without fear of judgment. Teachers take the time to make sure their students feel seen and supported. We appreciate that VCS is helping our daughter grow not only as a student, but as a young person who is learning to live out her faith, develop confidence, build meaningful relationships, and discover the gifts God has given her. We are incredibly proud to be supporters and advocates of VCS. We have found a place where our daughter and son are growing and thriving, and people who genuinely care about our family. We quite literally can't imagine our lives without VCS now, and we are so grateful for everything this school has given our daughter and our entire family.

After careful consideration we decided not to move forward with this school. I Would not reccomend…read morethis school. Lacks diversity& inclusion practices. They don't seem to be genuinely interested in helping new comers grow.