This needs an updated review. THEY'RE BEING INVESTIGATED BY THE STATE FOR NEGLECT…read more We were supposed to bring our infant to the Redmond location at the beginning of 2025. We did a tour and I had a really uneasy feeling but my husband said he thought it would be a good fit, so I chalked it up to new mama nerves. Turns out, my gut was spot on. The daycare was still getting vetted by the state to take infants and were right in the end of the process when we filled out all the paperwork. I had been texting the owner and we had a hard start date on a Monday, which is when we absolutely needed care because my husband was going back to work on Tuesday (after I had already gone back). We had made a plan for our daughter to start part time the week before we absolutely needed care to give an adjustment period for everyone. The owner was on top of texting until that week. I had to text constantly and she kept telling me they were "almost done" and she'd let me know. She ignored my texts into the weekend and finally at 11 pm on Sunday night, when our daughter was supposed to start Monday 100%, she said the state didn't approve their application so they couldn't take our daughter into care. Mind you, we had this plan set up for over a month. We had to scramble super fast and were able to find care at the last minute. But thank GOD it happened this way. BRECA, our now daycare, has been amazing. And Mia's is now under investigation for neglectful care. A year later, my stomach still turns when I think about what could have happened if the state approved infant care at Mia's when we needed it. I'm so grateful for the divine intervention and BRECA's care for our daughter! Avoid this place at all costs. Facts in addition to my gut instinct: 1. The building inside is incredibly dark. It had a weird energy and felt doom and gloom. 2. The classes are separated by rooms, as it's an old house. I initially thought that would be a pro, but now realize the more open space, the more eyes and ears on teachers and kids. 3. Even the entrance just looked messy and disorganized. Kids get into everything. I know boundaries are taught but I want them taught in a safe and clean environment. 4. The area they had designated for infants was incredibly small and cramped. I wasn't sure where my baby was going to be able to explore and crawl once she got moving. And if they ever needed another teacher due to baby/teacher ratio capacity, there was no room at all for another adult. 5. A ridiculous amount of paperwork with very little communication. TRUST YOUR GUT!!!

Be aware. The owner lies and is confrontational when caught in one. Natalia the director is not…read moremuch better other than not hot and confrontational, but lies just as much. And they are both manipulative . They say alot of things with no follow through. I had two daughters that went there daily a 4 year old and 2 year old and 7 year old that went on occasion on non school days, which she hates because they do not have a room for non nappers so they make them lay for 3 hours since 3 hours is the nap time duration sometimes more. My 4 year old now 5 told me they would not give you an activity if you did not "nap" only if you napped and woke up, which is against the childcare regulations. And when They tell you they give your kids who dont sleep books and colors even when and if they actually do, its too dark for them to see anything and Not good for their eyes, also against childcare regulation, since the regulation is you must be able to see all childrens face from any angle of the room, and i couldnt even see my daughters face when i went in and was walking to each child bending down to find her i could even tell which one was her is was always so dark. I told them it needed changed and theybwoukd do it for a few days or while i was there and then change it back. Natalia put a little tiny table for non napper like older kids that fits maybe one or two children in the hallway that occupies them for maybe 20 minutes and she seems to think this is going to satisfy parents, which along with myself other parents ive spoke to were not happy about. When we met to discuss what was relayed to me from my older daughters about my toddler being yelled at martha was conditional and made excuses blaming it on my 2 year old as if it was appropriate to yell. She would burst in tears everyday of dropping her off the entire time we were there of 3-4 months. Since moving her to where i take them now she hasnt cried once at drop off from day one. Occasionally will say she doesnt want to go because she wants to be with me but once we walk in she excited. Its been a huge difference and a blessing. Mias ask that your children wear shoes they can put on themselves and usually want teachers to refrain from helping them. They close many days or regularly ask you to pick up early due meetings i believe due to the such high turnover and always having new hires. I've been told from former employees that Martha gets confrontational towards them in front of the kids, which I will believe since she did this with me during our meeting in the front office, although it was not in front of the kids, she was quick to get confrontational and defensive. They often ask you to tell them when youre coming before you come. They say its because they want to greet you at the door but this is a lie, even if you do tell them they don't always great you. Is creepy especially since my high level of concern for what goes on in the facility and that every-time i showed up unannounced something was not right or appropriate. The current place we go to does not ever ask for advanced notice but out of curiosity there is times it is beneficial to give them a heads up but they dont ask it of you, its just courtesy. Since leaving i heard from employees one of the newer teachers was horrible with the toddlers in the 2's class. Getting physical with them like pinching their cheeks together. But luckily im not there so know, because i pulled my children from that horror house. If you're looking for somewhere who lies to you about what they are doing with your kids, makes them lay down for 3 plus hours in the total dark, is ok with employees yelling at the children, somewhere you dont feel complete comfort that your kids are happy and safe there while youre away and doesnt follow state regulations this may be the place for you. But if you want your kids to be happy, healthy and safe and to be able to trust where they are i recommend going somewhere else. Any positive reviews i read from the bend location at least i always feel must be parents that dont talk with their children, aren't attentive and doesnt take the time to observe and do unannounced stop by to see what's actually happening with their children. I may not talk to the employees much to get a good feel for who the good ones are, who eventually can give them information of what's really happening when they are not there, because there's a high level of concerns for kids that go to this facility.

As parents, we were incredibly nervous about leaving our daughter somewhere that wasn't with…read morefamily. From the very beginning, Bright Adventures Preschool completely put our hearts at ease. Our daughter is truly thriving, and it's so clear how deeply loved she is by the teachers and staff. They don't just care for the kids -- they connect with them and treat them like their own. From the first day we walked in to check everything out, we were welcomed like family, and that feeling has never gone away. When our daughter has a hard time saying goodbye in the morning, the teachers and staff step in immediately with extra love, comfort, and reassurance as I'm walking out the door. Within minutes of leaving -- sometimes even before I make it to work -- I already have a picture of her smiling and having the best time on their app. Even when this happens day after day, they handle it with the same patience and kindness every single time. They never act irritated or make it feel like an issue, and that means more to us than we can put into words. The daily updates give us so much peace of mind and truly make us feel connected to her day. We are beyond grateful for the care, compassion, and genuine love the teachers and staff show our daughter. We couldn't imagine a better place for her, and we would highly recommend Bright Adventures Preschool to any family looking for a safe, loving, and supportive environment for their child!

The only bad daycare experience I've had in nearly 8 years, and what I'll kindly refer to as a…read morenightmare. Staff was always lovely, but my experience with management was atrocious. If I brought a concern or issue, the owner in particular tended to come off defensive if not combative. Interactions often did not feel like a collaborative effort to work with parents, but an expectation that you fit her program and not call her on any issues. I'd been waiting to write a negative review until my son was out of program because I expected she would retaliate. This program took over for our previous provider when the rent for the building was increased in late 2023 (per the previous owner - a lease for ~$6k/month wasn't something they could afford, so they were closing for good). Within the first months, they backed out of providing meals (an initial benefit we paid for). They backed out of prorated tuition for closures (over 25 days/year). They did not provide monthly family nights out included with tuition aside from perhaps three times in 15 months. Repeated reassurance and confirmation that there was a slot for my school age son in the morning for an hour before school over the summer resulted in notice one week before school started that they would no longer do that. It was stated this was due to ratios, not price, and no alternative was offered. Staff continued to have their own school age children there in the mornings, however. After less than a year, they increased tuition 25% ($800x25%=$200, totaling $1k) in spite of cutting out basically every benefit they'd promised to provide at the beginning. Additional closure dates were added at several points without advanced notice or update to paperwork, which was disruptive to work schedules. I was left with the unfortunate impression that the owner wanted to push out the clients that had been grandfathered in during the transition at lower rates to increase her profits. By the time a year had passed, none of the other kids my son and I remembered starting with when they took over remained. We only stayed due to proximity to my older son's school, and the (initially) lower rate. Other parents I saw later at a birthday party who had left shared similar experiences to what I had. Upon my son being removed from program without notice after an attempt to resolve a misunderstanding between my mom and staff that occurred while I was out of state (surrounding bedtime issues and the same state-mandated nap/rest period I'd spoken with them about in months past), access to his records and photos in Brightwheel during his time there was immediately cut off. Others' experiences may differ, but I personally cannot recommend a provider less.

If you want your kid kinda safe, sure, this place is alright. Super high turnover with staff (not a…read moregood sign), poor communication with parents, ethics are a bit in question for this daycare business in general. Maybe they're growing too fast and pumping out too many daycares all at once and are having trouble keeping up? It costs a fortune if you don't meet the state threshold for financial assistance. Insane amount, actually. You used to be able to say to yourself, "At least they provide lunch" - but they just told us we need to bring lunch for our kid now, too. They have the most days off of any daycare in town, but there's no discount for these random "staff training days" (and weeks). So you're either taking off work a ton or paying for a sitter on top of the monthly amount that they refuse to discount you. Definitely not nearly enough bang for your (major) bucks, other than the fact you secured childcare for your kid in this impossible town. The kids and families are nice, though. The staff are nice, but I wish they'd stop getting canned or leaving every 4-6 months. Something very shady with this place... If it's your only option, take it while you wait for the next spot. It's not the worst daycare, but I don't recommend it.

This is my honest experience as a parent who sent two boys to Central Christian. We eventually…read moremoved to public school and are looking for a new private option, but I want families to understand what they may encounter here. The school advertises a broad Christian mix, but the culture leans strongly conservative Baptist. Young earth creationism is taught as fact, including the belief that the Earth is about six thousand years old. Mainstream scientific evidence is often dismissed, which may be difficult for families who value a different balance between faith and science. On a positive note, the teachers were consistently kind and genuinely caring with my kids, and that deserves acknowledgment. As a parent of two boys who play sports, I also want to credit the school for working hard to build and improve their athletic programs and facilities. Their sports culture has real enthusiasm behind it and continues to develop. Some of the administration, however, carried an elitist church clique attitude. Acceptance sometimes felt tied to whether you shared their specific beliefs, and if you did not, the disapproval was noticeable. There is also a very strong political presence. As a lifelong Republican, I was unsettled by the extreme MAGA influence and the bro church culture on campus. One prominent influencer in the school community is connected to the Greater Idaho movement, which may matter to parents who prefer a less politicized environment for their children. Communication was another challenge. One front office secretary was frequently curt and sometimes openly rude, which is disappointing when parents are paying tuition and donating time and resources. I have met other parents who share these concerns, as well as two teachers who quietly expressed similar thoughts about the overall culture. The benefit of private education is being able to find a school that fits your family. Central Christian was not the right fit for us, but it may be for you. I strongly encourage researching carefully, asking direct questions, and making sure the school's culture aligns with your values before enrolling.

My daughter went to kindergarten last year, and this year we are sending 3 kids. Best decision we…read morehave made! The staff is friendly and helpful every time, Mrs. Rocco was our daughter's kindergarten teacher last year and I couldn't be more happy and comfortable with having my baby be in her care. We absolutely love that our children will hear about Jesus and Gods love for us!

Absolute horrible daycare service! Turnover of kids is constant due to unprofessional management…read morelying to parents.