About me: I am the antithesis of the PTA mom. I'm pretty much a hot mess most days. I have two…read morewonderful boys (20 mos and 3 mos) that run my life and keep my busy beyond belief. I sought daycare, not because I needed someone to watch my children (thanks grammy!) but because I wanted my children to be socialized, learn some structure, and HAVE FUN! I'm extremely protective and highly opinionated mom, but I will be the first to admit that I kinda suck at this mom gig. So! Any help I can get, I'm game. SO, I shopped around at a few daycares in town and was surprised by the massive variety of variables in care, prices, and personalities. My first impression, just from visiting Little Discoveries: I love it! I just enrolled my 20-month-old son three days a week. Here's why: The moment I stepped into the safety-gated front door, I was greeted with a smile. It felt genuine. Not desperate or lackluster. I was also THAT mom who called and literally asked 68 questions in a mini interview before even stepping foot in the doors and the owner was kind enough to answer EVERY question in detail. I was surprised to not have any concerns when I got off the phone with her. I had heard from MANY friends, especially THOSE moms who everyone wants to be like, that Little Discoveries was the place to go. True to my rebellious nature, I decided it'd be the last place I checked out. I am SO glad I did. I felt something missing from so many other daycares. Something I think is more important than just about anything else: LOVE! I want to know that when I drop my little guy off, he will be held and cuddled and adored as much as humanly possible for those who've not birthed him. I was stoked to see many hugs and snuggles given the moment I walked into the infant area. I heard soft, pleasant voices cooing at babies, saying "please" and "thank you." It was peaceful enough that I wanted to lie down and rest listening to the staff's sweet voices. I witnessed positive structure. The kind where back pats and hugs happen when something goes right. The kind where safety is first, but kindness isn't far behind. I saw SMILES! I had no idea how much of a difference this would make to me, but it was huge! Too many other places in town have structure without smiles. That just feels so wrong. Here, everyone was smiling. The kids, the staff. It's lovely! I saw tons of age-appropriate toys, a well-fenced backyard for play, and all kinds of active, devoted staff. The place is not immaculately clean, but it's cleaner than my home. I found daycares that were too clean and it bugged me. How can kids have fun if they don't get a little paint on their hands? How do I know they've eaten if there aren't yummy little crumbs on their clothes? I think a healthy level of cleanliness is important to observe. Part of it being healthy is having room for brain-growing messes. Little Discoveries had exactly that. I LOVE that they feed the kids. I didn't know how off-putting it'd be to have to think about making lunches and meals for kids, but it literally made me disinterested in another daycare. Being able to drop my little guy off knowing they are well stocked on healthy food and feed kids throughout the day so I don't have to worry about a thing is GREAT! The pricing is reasonable and better than a few other places in town. For the value, it's the best by far. You can do part time, full time, or drop-in if you're registered already. They adhere to the state ratio laws and seem overstaffed at times (which I think is a bonus). Little Discoveries has a few citations on the licensing board site BUT! If you look at those citations, there are far fewer than any other places and their license is one of the oldest in town. Also, one of the citations is for a staff member playing with kids and accidentally falling. If there's gunna be a hazard for my kid, I HOPE it's while he's having tons of fun doing something engaging. At least that's my take. There are definitely places I didn't even check out based on the citations I read alone. Feel free to check the website and see what I mean... Finally, I like their electronic check in and camera systems. The first thing anyone hears about, when daycare shopping, is the cameras. There's something about knowing you can peek in on your kiddo anytime that soothes the soul. Also, who's gunna do wrong when they know they're on camera? Not many folks... I'm BEYOND happy to have a place like Little Discoveries in Chico. They have two other locations as well and it sounds like they're very flexible with parents and their scheduling needs. Based off of first impressions alone, obviously, I'm sold. I shall update more as our experience deepens. Wishing all the other parents shopping for this most important service luck! It's terrifying and wonderful. Trust your gut! There are definitely worse places to take your kiddos. For now, I highly recommend Little Discoveries. :)

All three of my children at one time or another have gone here. Now, my two year old attends during…read moreschool hours mon-fri. Every morning the staff greet him so kindly and respectfully; me too of course. I'm so appreciative of how much he loves going to "school" like his big brother and sister. It's a clear reflection of the diligence and love Rhonda and her staff put into making the place so welcoming and warm; so that my son can get down to the hard work of being two!

Both of my kids have gone to Kinder Kids for years, and I couldn't be happier with our experience…read more They are a caring, family-owned business that has been part of the community for over 30 years. The staff has remained consistent over the years, and my children love them like family. The facility is always clean, and the kids are happy, engaged, constantly learning, and well prepared for kindergarten. Their prices are very reasonable for the value they provide. We also love the yearly class photos, Mother's Day and Father's Day events, and annual holiday party. I highly recommend Kinder Kids to any family looking for a loving, dependable daycare and preschool.

Just thought I would update, my son went to this school for a year after I did the walk through…read more. He LOVED it, loved the teachers and I was happy with the stuff he would bring home... They do crafts everyday and learning worksheets... My son never wants to leave and he made a lot of new friends. I went on a few field trips with my son books family farm, a pumpkin patch in Chico, the museum of science in Chico.. I think there are a few more I'm forgetting.. But my son loved it. I will probably enroll my other son who is 3 at kinder kids as well starting august. My other son is now 5 and starting kindergarten!

My infant has been attending for 3 months now and we just love Katie and all the ladies at Katie's…read moreKids Preschool! The staff is super friendly and professional. I get a daily report of all the important activities (feedings, diaper checks and changes, and nap schedule, etc.), and there's clear communication when supplies that come from home need to be replenished. The facility is clean and kept in tip top shape. There are both indoor and outdoor areas for kids to use that are developmentally appropriate. It's conveniently located with lots of drop off and pick up parking. We love how the school is decorated with student art and projects that the students create and inspirational quotes from the staff. It's fun to get the art projects at pick up to go on the fridge too. Being a first time mom heading back to work was hard, but I felt confident in Katie's Kids and am thankful we get to attend here.

Our daughter is moving into TK and leaving Katie's Kids. We have been so lucky to call it her…read moreschool for many years. They are safe secure and have always made us feel they give attention to each child and make sure to communicate with us daily. The school is clean, organized, and well structured. The teachers have well prepared our daughter for the next step in school. They separate the kids into smaller groups dependent on age, which is very nice and allows for more one on one attention. She started in the infant room, then toddler room, into the caterpillar and lastly butterfly's, with great teachers in each room to help with age appropriate learning. We are grateful for the stability and routine they have provided our daughter and us even through the pandemic.

It's shut down and for sale! It's on a fast street, lots of traffic. Might make a good adult day…read morecare or preschool property.

Ms. Peggy is the best! She has been running this place for 30 years and knows what she is doing. My…read moreson struggled at other schools but immediately fit in here. Within a week I was astounded to find my wild child gently patting her arm and waiting for his turn to speak to her. She has a huge home and good part of it is devoted to the kids. The backyard is giant with plenty to keep them busy.

This has been my children's daycare for years. My son went here for about 7 years and now my…read moredaughter goes here. I like the staff and they are great with kids. Good location and services. Would highly recommend.

We love Kings Christian. Staff are loving and caring people. Our son loves it here too! We look…read moreforward to our youngest to start going to Kings in the fall. We definetly recommend!

I find it very absurd that my son hasn't even been there a full two weeks and Iam being told they…read morepretty much can't handle my son because he doesn't do what they tell him to pretty much and mind you my son is almost 4 as far as my knowledge goes that's how a normal four year old boy behaves apparently there under staffed and want to half ass do there job witch is sad because now I'm being told they won't take my son anymore after this week because he opens doors and dosent do what they ask him and wakes up early from a nap and starts waking other kids up witch I'm sure hasn't been there first time dealing with it w actually it must be if there telling me my son can't go there anymore after it I do not recommend this DAYCARE TO ANYONE!!!! And I also seen one of the ladies after dropping my son off take the toy he was playing with to give him a different toy she thought he should be playing with while they were waiting for the rest of the kids to get dropped off so why did it matter what my son was playing with!!! They are under staffed unprofessional and obviously don't know how to do there job !!!!! Besides mrs. Cherry who me and my wife feel did great with are son and tried her best and gave him the chance he deserves a huge shout out to her but the rest of the STAFF apparently needs some work!!!!

My wife and I are so happy to be sending our daughter here! Erica and Shannon, and all the…read moreteachers, are the best! Our first impression was that the kids were happy. Junie loves it here, she is so excited and happy at school. We thought dropping our baby off at daycare would be so hard, but it's been surprisingly easy because she loves it so much and she's so well cared for. We are so grateful and lucky to be here.

My husband and I had our first baby in August. Being new…read moreparents, we knew we would have to plan for daycare when our leave was over from work, but we dreaded the thought of being apart from our girl all day. We toured a couple of places in town, but still felt uneasy- until we found Creative Scholars. I felt so at peace when we did the tour. There is so much love and care put into this place. They truly make each child feel special and they make every holiday special with activities and celebrations. The center is clean and full of art, books, toys, and smiling faces. Our daughter is overjoyed every morning when I bring her in and she sees her teachers. They give consistent updates throughout the day on your child's activities which brings real time peace of mind on how they're doing for anxious parents. They occasionally take photos too which is always fun! Our daughter is now 7 months (she started at 4 months) and she has absolutely flourished since starting here. I'm so grateful to Creative Scholars and highly recommend them to any parent looking for the best childcare in town. This isn't just a 'daycare' this is a home away from home filled with joy, celebration, art, music, play, learning, friends, and fun.

From the owner: Creative Scholars is an early childhood education center located at 120 Yellow Stone Dr. Chico Ca…read more Our center focuses on the development of children's potential by providing a stimulating preschool program designed for children aged 2.9 - 5 years.

It was ok at first then they let my child be bullied by a adult on a trip and my daughter got in…read moretrouble then the teacher did nothing and when they returned the teacher screamed at my child in front of the whole school at recess and made her cry nothing ever done to the teacher there was alot of issues and the new principal is no help he let's it happen he let's bullies do what they want and pick who he likes so no I would t recommend the school o and they had a teacher there that the kids complained about making weird stuff to the students the school did nothing the teacher quit himself cause all the students were saying stuff to him so the school never did anything there is alot of messed up stuff going on here

Both of my children went to school here from kindergarten through 8th grade. This school does…read moreexceptional work blending the Waldorf pedagogy with the expectations of public education. The teachers loop with their students 1st through 8th grade which creates deep bonded relationships between teachers, students and parents. Rich specialty classes are woven into the students daily experience to support variety for the students. Each student is met at their educational level, and social emotional needs. It is a beautiful thing to see children that enroll with struggles at other schools blossom at Blue Oak. Of course this program is not for everyone, but if you are interested in helping your child learn how to be compassionate, accountable, critical thinking, culturally competent individuals then this is your school!