Mary answered me very quickly and all though she couldn't help me she gave me information that was…read morevery helpful and I appreciate it that quick response.

Mary has watched both my kids but, my daughter since 9 months. My daughter often asks on weekends…read morefor us to please take her to Mary's. She has a beautiful in home daycare and I can truly say she loves and cares for each child as her own. She isn't just a care provider. She truly has become a friend. I've joked she will have to tell me my daughter is old enough to not go to daycare anymore, but I'm not joking. Mary is an amazing woman.

Completed a tour for my 15 month old. Denine the owner is very nice. The kids appeared to be…read morecomfortable in their environment Ultimately decided not to enroll my child due my families beliefs in vaccine requirements

We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Little Ducklings. Ms. Hicks and her assistants have a…read moreton of experience caring for children and their knowledge and kindness are unmatched. They truly care about their ducklings and go above and beyond to offer one-on-one attention to each child. Our son has speech delays and Ms. Hicks has played a crucial role in working with him and helping us find additional services. Her background is in education so the daycare is set up more like a Montessori school which we really appreciate. (We looked at similar daycares and they cost double!) At Little Ducklings they do a lot of fun activities while also working on developmental skills. They are very good about updating us on what they are learning. They will send us videos of the curriculum (songs, etc) and pics of our son which helps us work on skills with him at home. Little Ducklings is a such a great school and we feel lucky to be part of it.

Happy Time has been such a special part of our lives. All three of my kids went there and I can't…read morerecommend it more. My oldest is 13 now and still has such fond memories. With it being a co-op I volunteered in the class and got to know all the children along with their wonderful parents. The activities they do and the enriched classroom environment provided such a fun and safe space for my kiddos. Love love love Happy Time!

Cooperative preschool. Parents can volunteer inside the classroom for a reduced tuition. It's such…read morea magical time with 3/4 year olds. Lovely as a Mom to spend time with my child in this setting. Great way to meet other families. Teacher Neita (retired) and Teacher Amy (current director) are just amazing, kind, creative teachers who teach learn through play. My children have learned how to play with other children and how to express their (complicated) emotions. Just love it!

Very rude staff I found them to be racist and very bougie I would not recommend this daycare if you…read morehave a younger kid that cannot express to you what happens to them during the day my son always cried when he was dropped off . Have since enrolled him into a smaller diverse daycare and he is Excelling so much more So excited when I drop him off never cries it's a great fit

I was very hesitant about starting my children at a daycare/preschool but thanks to hearts & hands…read moreNipomo they made the transition for my son and daughter (and myself!) a breeze!! My children have so much fun with their teachers and all of their new friends. All of the teachers are so loving and truly care about all of the children. The classrooms are clean and they have a big property for the kids to play outside. They have such a good routine set for the kids and also fun activities for them. My son and daughter have learned so many different things from songs, prayers, and even their behavior has been impacted in a great way. Thank you hearts and hands for giving my children a safe and enjoyable environment to play and learn!

Essential gem for our Arroyo Grande families and nearby neighborhoods. The Arroyo Grande Recreation…read moreDepartment takes value in the Children in Motion Program. The children are always safe, learning healthy social skills and remain physically active. The staff also support their academic studies as much as possible. Tuition rates are fair. They communicate efficiently with parents/caregivers. Our family has appreciated their service since we moved to the area a few years ago. HIGHLY recommend for any family!

Our local YMCA (SLO) is an amazing resource within our community. It supports the health and…read morewellness of all members through its programs and community outreach. I became a member in January (2024) and have taken advantage of their daily classes and workout space. It is a clean and supportive environment. The staff is welcoming and attentive to the needs and requests of all members. For parents, there is a daycare facility on site. The YMCA has a mission statement that is clearly followed by the leadership team and staff!! --Sheri M.

I love this gym! It's very clean, the staff is super friendly! They are also the only gym in SLO…read morethat offers childcare - which is a HUGE perk. The kids zone here is great. They don't just stick your kid in front of a tv while you work out. They play with your children and do craft projects. My kids love going to the gym now, and it helps motivate me to go to! I love the classes. My favorite class is the Total Body Strength and conditioning class taught by Kristen.

We love Storybook Academy for our kiddos. Our two infants have had the best time and learned so…read moremuch while in their care. They are so accommodating and treat our kiddos like their own. I highly recommend Storybook Academy.

From the owner: Storybook Academy is an exceptional in-home childcare located in Santa Maria, CA. Located in a…read morenewer and safe neighborhood, we are near Marian hospital and Pioneer Valley High School. With a fully fenced large backyard complete with playground, sand box, outdoor classroom, and even an organic garden there are lots of opportunities for healthy socialization and free play. In addition, Storybook Academy also offers learning activities through Blossom and Root's nature-based early years curriculum for ages 2 yo and up. Daily music circles plus art and craft time are also a regular part of our program. We also incorporate the Positive Action curriculum into our program. This an evidence based program associated with higher outcomes later in life and helps teach emotional, intellectual, and physical well being. If you are looking for an elite and exceptional program in the Santa Maria community you have found it! Storybook Academy is owned and managed by a Registered Nurse who saw a need for better childcare options in our community. We are fully licensed and insured. We are fully staffed and provide highly individualized care with low child to provider ratios. Meals and snacks are provided and a USDA meal plan is incorporated and improved upon with whole food and organic options. Our program was honored to receive recognition and is to be awarded a substantial grant through the SEEDS program. This will be used towards new playground equipment and new toys for our program.