The folks that run this forest school are simply incredible!! Their care and companion is…read moreexceptional, not to mention the wonderful, nature-based program they have created.

From the owner: At Fern & Feather, we value our connections to nature and each other. Through our outdoor preschool…read moreand summer camps, children get to explore these connections.

I am going to quote something you will find on the CCCC website when seeking further information…read more "CCCC provides a safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to be independent and to learn their full capabilities. Because of our low staff turnover and appropriate child/teacher ratios, we are able to pay attention to the individual needs and development of each child." This is not true, the center told me that they do not have low child/teacher ratios, therefore are unable to give attention to my child's individual needs. They also agreed to work with my husband and I with our child's needs only to less than 24 hours later turn around and kick him out of the center. So there is a lot of deceit involved. However being asked to leave because the staff, which "are not properly trained to give attention to my child's needs" as I was told, was not the issue here, the issue was the lying involved. After being more than willing to work with the center and change my child's schedule at home to cater to the center's needs, and comfort, as well as asking how I could help at the center (to which I received a response of "I do not know") I, in a very upfront manner asked, so you would like my child to stop coming here to your center? I was told no that was not it, that we could move him down to less days, that they would have someone come in and help my child, that they wanted to work with us, that they wanted what was best for my child. This however was also untrue, as I was asked to stop bringing my child to the center. I do not consider this professionalism at all, there was opportunity to be honest, instead of handling this situation in this, unprofessional manner. It is ironic because the week my child was kicked out I had asked (monday and tuesday) how he was doing and if his behavior was an issue or if he had been doing anything that he had gotten into trouble for. His teacher told me No, that he had a good day, BOTH of those days, then in a matter of three days I was told the complete opposite, called in thrusday to have a meeting, lied to; then asked to come and get him friday, when he was kicked out, due to his needs, with the excuse that he was being too demanding for the CCCC (lancaster) staff; in addition to honesty not being a priority in the centers staff - parent relationship. This really is unfortunate, I would NOT recommend bringing your child here at all, I would recommend looking elsewhere to fulfill your child's (care) needs.

The Lancaster Center, unfortunately, does not follow proper procedures regarding sanitation. Toys…read moreare sprayed rather than washed and sprayed. At least 80% of the children in the Pre-K room were ill. There is also an Ant infestation near the cubby area, which employees knowingly place the children's clothing and personal items in. After many requests regarding sending in pest control, suggestions of properly sanitizating as well as bully concerns not being properly addressed I withdrew my child. The center is also known to overcharge as well.

My post was responded within 24 hours, which was quite impressive considering how hectic they are…read more Although there was no immediate spot available, I still decided to put my kid on the waiting list. Feeling fairly confident about their teaching quality and hope my patience will pay off.

I attended here from monthes old until Kindergarten. And have so many great memories made from…read morethere. They always gave me and the other children so much love and attention that we needed at that age, as well as amazing experiences like summer swimming lessons, yearly easter egg hunts and pumpkin patch visits and planting our summer garden. Overall an amazing facility filled with outstanding staff.

Corvallis Waldorf School (CWS) has been an incredible place for our family. As a parent of two…read morechildren attending the school, I have consistently felt inspired and, in a sense, healed each time I experience the warmth and uniqueness of the community at assemblies or school events. I sometimes refer to the Waldorf approach as a "healing curriculum," because it deeply aligns with how we parent at home and enriches my children's lives immensely. What originally drew me to CWS was its balanced, holistic approach to education and the relationships that they build with their teachers - importantly, that their main lesson teacher takes them through all the grades- 1 through 8. The Waldorf curriculum avoids the use of individual iPads and screen-based learning. Instead, it focuses on the arts, nature, and hands-on activities. Beginning in grade 4, students learn to play a string instrument and receive instruction three days a week during regular school hours. Physical education and outdoor play are core to their daily routine--children spend substantial time outside regardless of the weather. Influenced by Natalie Wexler's book, "The Knowledge Gap," I deeply value the knowledge-rich education my children are receiving at CWS, that builds knowledge year after year. For example, students explore ancient civilizations and Greek mythology in grade 5, delve into Roman history through the Middle Ages in grade 6, study the Renaissance in grade 7, and progress to modern history in grade 8. Math instruction is engaging and tangible in the early grades, and students receive support whether they need extra assistance or advanced enrichment. My children have also developed remarkable writing skills, producing beautiful, creative work in cursive. The practical skills my kids are gaining through handwork (knitting, sewing, crocheting) and woodworking are not only joyful, but practical too - that knowing that you can complete a project that takes months as well as the hand eye gymnastics is great for the brain. Socially, the teachers foster a nurturing environment where children feel supported discussing and resolving interpersonal conflicts, guided by caring adults. For example, some teachers host "teatime" to create a warm circled-up pause-i-the-day for children to reflect and openly discuss ways to improve social dynamics. The joy I've observed in my kids since enrolling here reaffirms our decision every day. I highly recommend Corvallis Waldorf School to families seeking an intentional, joyful, and holistic educational experience. The only downside is that there isn't a high school program!

We know that while at school our daughter is being nurtured by the best possible teachers who hold…read morespace for exactly who she is. The school is helping create a beautiful, magical childhood for our girl and we are so thankful. The community is a bonus! If you are considering the school, ask for a tour.

This has been a fantastic pool for teaching my daughter to swim. She's had a variety of teachers,…read moremost of them are college students working part time at the pool. This comes with it pros and cons. Some are great with kids and some can't quiet get them to focus. Overall, the kids usually have fun and learn valuable skills. The pool and facility is old. I'm looking forward to the new facility they are planning. The staff has always been very receptive to feedback. If I've ever had something to say, good or bad, they listen and do what they can to make it the best place they can.

Love love love the Mid Willamette YMCA I swim regularly and I am always able to find a lane or a…read morespot in the jacuzzi.. it's safe and clean. I am glad they are getting ready to remodel the women's locker room.

Anyone that goes to Hey Diddle Diddle or knows anyone that has a child go to Hey Diddle Diddle they…read moreare currently being investigated for child abuse, neglect, and SA. If your child has said anything to you or if you've ever worked there and you've witnessed anything call Albany police department for an investigation number, so you can try and stop these people from hurting more kids. They will send your kid home without telling you why they have bruises and if you question them while you're strapping your kid in the car seat, they'll be like oh yeah I have an incident report form for you to fill out. They bumped their head, but they hope that you don't notice. My 3 1/2 year-old tells me that they've spanked him my baby. They squished my baby on the ground and threw him, but they never threw Aaron or squished him on the ground. They've only ever spanked Aaron is what he tells me. And he tried to freeze them so they would stop hurting baby and then sadly exclaimed that I guess I don't have super powers because I couldn't freeze them.

I would not recommend this child care, we started our daughter here full days and nearly every…read moreother day we were told she was acting, up, not listening, and being mean pinching, hitting, throwing. I was told she was stealing other kids food but not eating it and came in early one day and watched her eat and she didn't touch anyone's plate, I did however see an older child pretending to steal another's food and laughing like it was a joke, pretty inappropriate around young children. I was also told she was being very loud jumping up and down at nap time on a mat, so my husband went in and said she was being noisy but not super loud like they said and that she was bouncing on her knees not jumping up and down. I was also told when my daughter started that she had to sit at a smaller table since her school skills weren't the same, then a couple weeks later that they had stopped trying to help her learn because she needed socialization first before she could be capable of learning so they were just letting her basically sit there or sit there and color or go off and play while others got to learn. Sitting at home with my daughter I know she can learn because she's learned a lot of things, she just needs help to understand how to write sine it's a new thing but apparently this would be too time consuming. I was also told that in the owners 16 years of childcare she's never seen a kid like my daughter referring to the way she "acted" supposedly, I worked childcare for a little over a year before having my daughter and met "kids like my daughter supposedly is" according to her in that short amount of time and the facility (ymca) I worked for never considered kicking any of those children out, and our three member staff dedicated and took the extra time for these children no problem, no extra help, and no extra cost since the parent were already paying us to do the job. Both during play and nap time. Then we were told she couldn't come because she was sick and the doctor said she was fine to go to school and not contagious however it was still insisted she shouldn't be there until she was done being sick despite the doctors opinion. Originally we had her at a different daycare in the prior year for a few months with no complaints, she has been back at this other facility now and has had zero problems no " hitting, pinching, throwing, not listening, ect." Also we were suggested to get her evaluated for her development march 25 or 26 with a take home survey and given the name of a center in Corvallis . The next week was spring break, the following Monday I was asked by the owner to set her up an appointment. Tuesday I come in and they were kicking my daughter out, the owner stated she was too much for her staff and I was welcomed to pay her extra to bring in someone else also that she had been asking me for over two months to get my daughter evaluated. For starters my daughter went here for a month and a half not over 2 , secondly the evaluation stuff was a week before they kicked her out, also I'm already paying for child are services, which apparently another child care facility can do without extra staff. Third i asked a couple weeks prior to her being kicked out if she was too much for the staff to handle after they were saying something new everyday and was told no. Finally I did have her evaluated to reaffirm what I already knew , the evaluators were shocked to hear the things I was being told my daughter was doing and they didn't believe it either after spending time with her. Then one of the evaluators said it was probably the result of the staff not taking the time to understand my daughter because her speech skills aren't the best. I've taken my daughter a lot of places with other kids the library, park, zoo, YMCA, ect she doesn't behave this way like I told the owner. The only time she does some of these things is around her younger cousin when her cousin is trying or does hit or pinch her. Also she had a couple of reports sent home from her being hurt by another child and falling on a toy house, as well as telling my husband and I when we went to pick her up that someone was hitting her and said other kids names. I don't know if the center didn't like my daughter, however given the experience I assume so and wouldn't recommend the facility.