I love working here, It has been so fun and I get to meet so many amazing people! I enjoy being…read morewith the children and the management really cares about me as a person.

What is child care anyways?…read more If you want to pay for 'actual' child care, don't take your child here. Firstly, like some other reviewers state, If you're child has allergies or foods you don't want them eating, they feed them whatever regardless. I have noticed, some staff have left. They come and go, and recently short staff will hire ANYONE. So I don't know if it is because new staff aren't aware that there's foods some kids can or can't eat, info perhaps, old staff never pass on or what....?? But you guys are going to end up killing a kid one day, with some type of severe allergy. I also have to update my review to be a bit nicer and state that not ALL the staff working here could possibly, ALL, be lazy or complete idiots, but.... There's a few Bright Beginnings would be better off without/replacing. Not to mention some of the staff act superior. Maybe being bigger then kids all day, makes them think they are bigger than everyone else? And two other parents have discussed with me the same issue, including reports of how the staff yell at them. When kids have to tell you that, something's not right. The kids also tell us staff are always on their phones, typing away, even making personal phone calls while in the class room working...I just don't understand... Why??? Can't this wait until after work or during breaks? You guys are NOT NOT NOT being paid to be on your phones all day long. YOU ARE BEING PAID TO TAKE CARE OF KIDS!! Your Instagrams and Facebooks can wait. Oh, and forget about following Covid guidelines. Not that I really care either way, BUT while kids are forced to wear masks, we often see staff not wearing them and getting reports that sometimes the staff are completely removing their masks in the classroom. And there's been one staff in particular, hardly ever has her mask on and when she does she doesn't wear it properly, her whole nose is sticking out and half her lip is visible. Plus it looks ridiculous! Regardless of some of these Millennials thoughts on the mask mandate, they could at least set a good example for the kids about following the rules. If you absolutely can't follow it, quit, and get a job elsewhere!? This also isn't my first rodeo, the old day care my oldest went to before we moved, never had these issues. They had camera's in every corner of every room, even the hallways and outside. Something that should really be consider here. Maybe then, staff would act more professional, and do their jobs, knowing they are being watched and supervised. It's not adult play time, or sit on your a$$ time, doing the bare minimum, playing on your phones and putting LO's endanger. It's time to get serious and get to work! TBH If you guys keep it up, nobody will want to take their kids here anymore and the place won't be able to stay in business. If thing don't change, I will be reporting this issue to Child Care Program Office and filing a complaint.

We were lucky to get our son enrolled at Starbright South 9 months before Kindergarten was starting…read moreand we had nothing but the best experience with this preschool. Jen, the owner, has always been wonderfully upbeat and communicative. You can tell she has a passion for preschool aged kids and excelling their education while also providing a fun and clean atmosphere. The preschool always felt very well organized and sanitary. We loved all the teachers - Marques, Jen, Hannah, Kara, Liz....everyone seems to want to be there and help your kiddo through the process. It was a very friendly space and we never felt we couldn't communicate a thought or concern or even just share a joke about how our kid was bouncing off the walls that day. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this preschool to any of my friends or colleagues. Shortly after my son graduated and had his first day of kindergarten, both Jen and Marques reached out to me to find out how he'd done in the transition. They also encouraged a pop in visit down the road. You can tell they really are invested in the children there.

From the owner: Where children reach for the stars!! I have been running Starbright for over 33 years, I couldn't…read moreimagine having a more rewarding career. I love going into work daily and being able to bring sunshine and teach our young minds....

My daughter has been attending this daycare for the past 2.5 years. Admittedly, 2024 was a bit…read morerocky with the loss of a director and the difficult road of finding the right replacement, which made scheduling challenging. Through it all, however, the teachers consistently showed the greatest care for my daughter. They supported her growth and learning even in the midst of the chaos, which I will always appreciate. With the new management, things have improved drastically! They are committed to hiring only quality teachers and ensuring classrooms open only when staffing allows. Their effort to rebuild trust in the community is clear and admirable. My daughter is still attending and is thriving more than ever. The new curriculum, along with the intentional attention given to each child, has made a wonderful difference. We are so grateful for the positive changes and for the teachers who continue to pour so much care into their work.

Our family has had such a positive experience with First Fruits. We only use their before-school…read moreprogram, but it's been a huge help to our morning routine. The staff are consistently warm, welcoming, and organized -- they greet my child by name every day, which really sets a positive tone before school. The facility is always clean and calm in the mornings, and I love that they offer a structured but relaxed environment -- enough time for the kids to settle in, have a snack or some quiet play, and get ready for the day. I also appreciate their clear communication and how smoothly they handle drop-offs. Knowing my child is safe, happy, and cared for before the school day starts gives me so much peace of mind. I highly recommend First Fruits to any family looking for reliable and nurturing before-school care!

Everyone here is so welcoming and nice. They use an app so you can track when they change their…read morediapers, when and what they eat, and share any photos with you to see what your child is up to during the day. They always try to get the kids outside and play around unless it's raining, snowing, a blizzard, or it is too windy. The teachers always come up with a schedule for the day for things the kids can do. So if you need help getting your kid on a schedule or get a jump start on learning before they hit kindergarten this is the place for you. They are also a Christian daycare, so they pray before they eat. They make sure everything is washed, put away, and disinfected after kids are doing playing, taking a nap, or eating. They love to talk to the parents, interact with you, ask about your day, and just genuinely care about you. They can take baby babies all the way up to school age and even at school age you can let ur child get dropped off at the daycare and they can have fun outside or inside doing different activities. They open from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. They are also open during the summer, so if ur working during the summer. I have really enjoyed this place, my child is only 8 months old but I have really taken a liking to this place and will stick to this place until he is ready for kindergarte.

There seem to be a lot of good things about this program but there was also enough to cause me…read moreconcern that I did not decide to take my child there. 1. I wasn't given full information about prices until I had signed a contract and 2. I was privately concerned about the male "business partner" who helps out at the school. This was just my intuition (which sadly has been right in the past.) I could be wrong. I was told he could step in "if something happened to [Kate]". By this statement I thought she meant if she had a heart attack or was hospitalized or something like that. I came to learn from other parents that Kate would sometimes leave and he would be the only one at the facility (with full unsupervised access to children). This was not my understanding of his role as described during the school tour. Also, I was never introduced to one teacher who was regularly going to be my child's caretaker (and was not a parent getting a discount for helping out.) Finally, when a parent did complain about concerns regarding this man and his contact with their daughter, the response from Kate was immediate denial and defensiveness (to include sending a hostile letter to the military commander of one of the parents, complaining about the parents). Meanwhile, she is required to report allegations (concerns) about improper child touching (child abuse/grooming.) Even if nothing was amiss, the structure (or lack thereof) and response of the individual responsible for keeping children safe, was subpar. As a Better Homes and Garden's article says: Going With Your Gut, it's better to stay away and risk embarrassment than to turn out wrong ("If you 'have a bad feeling' don't ignore it...keep your child away.") I recommend you ask questions, go with your gut, and perhaps require as a condition of your payment that as a parent you can make unannounced visits at any time.

My daughter loves her "school". The staff is amazing and I love the Tadpole updates I get about her…read moreday. They have structured classes, caring teachers, and she looks forward to the activities.

From the owner: Carousel Child Care Center serves clients in the Anchorage area. At Carousel Child Care Center, our…read morechildcare programs are highly innovative programs designed to meet the needs of working parents who want to provide constructive supervised activities for the children. We've been serving the Anchorage area since 1969 and accept children from 12 months to 11 years for both part-time and full-time care. We offer a variety of outdoor activities as well as recreational activities for most ages. We strive to provide affordable quality childcare and a safe healthy environment. Stop by today or contact us for more information!