A Truly Special Daycare - A Blessing for Our Family…read more Our two children (ages 2 and 4) have been attending Mrs. Kiza's daycare for some time now, and we can honestly say she has been a true blessing to our family. From the moment we met her, it was clear how deeply she cares for each child. Our son began with limited speech, and within just a few months under Mrs. Kiza's care and encouragement, he was speaking with confidence. Our daughter has flourished as well--family and friends are constantly amazed by her vocabulary and how expressive she is for her age. One of the biggest signs of how much our kids love being there? The daily struggle at pickup time! They never want to leave, often kicking and screaming because they've had such a great day. Even at home, they can't stop talking about Mrs. Kiza and their experiences at daycare. Before finding her, we had tried a larger daycare, but it was a completely different experience. Our son was often sick and didn't receive the attention he needed--he was just a number. With Mrs. Kiza, every child is loved and seen. She even checks in after hours or when the kids miss a day to make sure they're doing okay. That kind of care and thoughtfulness is rare. As a mom with high anxiety, it means the world to me to have someone I trust so completely. Mrs. Kiza puts my mind at ease every day. If your kids don't want to leave at pickup time, that's the best sign that something truly special is happening. She is a Godsend and loves our babies just like we do.

My review is specifically being written for awareness towards current families also future families…read moreconsidering ABC Learning Childcare. Perspective: My children were enrolled a total of 9 months. During which time COVID policy did not allow for parents to shadow or understand how a typical day is run through free play, instruction and curriculum. This policy had always upset me considering my oldest is 2 and youngest 5+ months during the time of enrollment. I will separate my personal opinion and a more constructive business oriented review to ensure as much transparency as possible. Personal Review: Specific to the general well being and care for my children, Mrs. Kiza treated my daughters with love respect. Business Review: For the first initial 3-4 months I did not worry about the health and safety of my children. However it was not until about the 4 month mark when things started to change. We were notified about my youngest daughter having sweaty palms - to which Mrs. Kiza inferred it is related to a heart condition and that we should have her checked by her pediatrician. In my opinion, this should never have been said let alone warranted. It's not like she is a doctor. Another setback seemed to be a repetitive theme of negativity when mom and dad were picking up children from school and Mrs. Kiza seemed to focus on bad behaviors rather then providing even some small wins throughout the day. It just seemed negative. We understand that the toddler stage is rough, and I'm not naive to think my kids are any different. However, small wins and positivity can go much further then focusing on the negatives. I was also highly discouraged when I discovered much older children were also present and parents were not given awareness or notified on the possibility of older and younger children being social with one another. My perspective for this is that 5-6grader (boys) should not be near a two year old or younger for that matter. We were told that the two co-horts were separated, however I will never know for certain. Lastly, and most importantly, for which I'm writing this review; ABC Learning is in breach of contract. At anytime, current parents while thinking they have childcare service secured, could be terminated at a moments notice. We were given 10 days notice that we were being asked to find alternative means of childcare. We asked if it was health related or behavioral and we were told that it was neither. Therefore, this was a PERSONAL decision made by Mrs. Kiza which affected my family, and as a result the need to write my review. I hope to bring awareness for the other families to consider since red flags like this is important to understand context especially when children are being displaced and impacted. Please consider this as an for example for potential families looking to explore childcare services provided by ABC Childcare.

I wasn't planning on leaving a review because I wanted to move on after the experience my son had…read moreat this daycare a couple of years ago. However, I feel other parents deserve to know why we decided to remove him. Our experience was extremely disappointing. On multiple occasions, my son was constantly getting injured and one time he had a bump on his head. When I asked the staff about what had happened, no one was able to give me an explanation or seemed to know how the injuries occurred. There was only two teachers for what looked like 20 2-3 year olds. I also had concerns about the communication regarding his meals. The daycare app frequently showed that he had eaten all of his food, yet he was consistently starving when I picked him up. I eventually started packing extra food because he was always so hungry. On one occasion, a staff member told me he hadn't eaten his lunch, even though the app had been marked that he had eaten it, which made me question the accuracy of the information being provided. Another concern was the cameras. They often seemed to be unavailable or not working when I wanted to check in. On one occasion when I was able to access the camera, I saw my son sitting alone in a corner crying, and no one appeared to be comforting or attending to him. As a parent, that was heartbreaking to see. Every parent's experience may be different, but based on what my family went through, I could no longer trust that my son was receiving the care and supervision he deserved. Removing him from this daycare was one of the best decisions we made.

My baby Marianne has been attending their infant room since she was 2 1/2 months old she's 4 months…read morenow and she has grown so much and seems to love it here. Mr. Jaime the lead teacher in the infant room.. hands down the best. Thank you so much for caring and loving my baby as if she was your own. Ms. Meylin is also wonderful my husband and I absolutely love when these two teachers are in class watching our daughter.

My children have had a really positive experience at Children's Lighthouse, and as a parent, that…read morematters so much to me. One thing I appreciate most is how welcoming and friendly the staff is overall. I've had a lot of interaction with Miss Michelle, the director, and she's always warm and present. She greets families in the morning, says goodbye at the end of the day, and genuinely interacts with the children. The kids love her, especially when she brings out fun little toys or prizes at pickup time. It creates such a positive environment. Miss R is also incredibly kind and bubbly. She's one of the first people you see in the morning and one of the last people you speak to before leaving, and it's always nice having someone so pleasant to chat with. I don't get a ton of face-to-face time with my children's teachers during drop-off & pick up because they're usually already inside the classrooms, but my kids absolutely adore them. They constantly come home talking about their teachers in such a positive way. I'll hear things like, "Miss Sandra helped me with this," or "Miss Sandra helped me solve a problem today." Hearing those stories makes me feel very comfortable and safe leaving my children there because I know they're being cared for with patience and kindness. I also appreciate how clean the school is. One thing I personally love is that they don't use sand in the play areas. As a parent of young children with textured hair, not having to wash sand out every single day is honestly a huge plus. The school uses a digital app to keep parents updated throughout the day. While I do wish the app was a little more detailed, it still gives me a good idea of my children's daily routine, like meal times, naps, and activities. Another thing I really appreciate is that all of my children's schoolwork comes home weekly. It allows me to actually see their progress; whether it's coloring, writing letters, or other developmental skills and helps me understand where I can continue helping them at home. Each classroom also has a monthly itinerary explaining what the children will be learning and focusing on. Whether it's science, math, or another subject, it's always very clear. I love that because it helps me stay involved and continue reinforcing those lessons at home. I also think it's really sweet how the school celebrates holidays and includes parents in activities. Things like making Mother's Day or Father's Day crafts, writing letters to Santa, or doing art projects together create really special memories for families. Overall, Children's Lighthouse has felt clean, safe, friendly, and structured. Most importantly, my kids are happy there and are genuinely learning, and that gives me a lot of peace as a parent.

Very unwelcoming environment just walking in through the door. Judging by the reviews my gut was…read moreright in reading the room at this place. The front desk is rude and obviously annoyed at anyone coming in for information. I would never put my youngest child here based off the initial demeanor of the front desk staff. Sorry for making you hit your button to simply unlock the door for information. I visited other schools and found some other really nice options what won't harm my child's wellbeing. If your kid is currently enrolled here, get them out before it's too late! The animosity here isn't normal for preschools.

Trueheart's Daycare in Murrieta has been an absolute blessing for our family. From the moment you…read morewalk in, you can feel the warm, loving, and safe environment they've created for the children. My daughter is truly cared for like she's part of their family, which gives me so much peace of mind every day. The teachers are incredible--kind, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They go above and beyond to make each child feel special, supported, and encouraged to grow. Communication is great, and it's clear they take pride in maintaining a clean, structured, and nurturing space. I couldn't ask for a better place for my daughter. Trueheart's is everything you hope for in a daycare and more--we are so grateful to be part of their community!

Most loving, caring and fun daycare! Great communication with the parents, organized and clean…read more Ms. Tyrenai is amazing with the kids. The daycare is well ran, Christian based and educational. I first meet Ms Tyrenai when my now 16 year old daughter was little and attended a public daycare and Ms Tyrenai was one of the main teachers. We loved her then, she has since opened up her own daycare and my 18 month old daughter has been with her for the last year. My child is cared for and she looks forward to daycare (my toddler calls it school)and she isn't in a hurry to leave when I pick her up. Truly a blessing to have someone love, care and teach the children the way she does.

She is amazing. My son went there when he was 9 months and is almost at the age where he is gonna…read morehave to move onto school. She is gonna be missed. She does such a good job at taking care and teaching the kids. He loves going to spend time at the daycare and eats all the food, son is not a big eater at home but eats all his food and snacks and says he's a winner. If you're in need of a place for your child to go to be taking care of and not just watched I highly recommend letting your child be taking care of here.

Miss Lalani is amazing!!! She is always so thoughtful and has great communication. Would highly…read morerecommend her beautiful home!!

My granddaughter has been coming here for almost 5 years and she is very happy and excited to come…read moreevery day. The staff is all so supportive and the new ownership has made a lot of improvements to the school

We've been here for the last 3 years and absolutely love all the teachers and directors here!…read moreEveryone's so kind and trust worthy. Curriculum is always good and engaging for the children. Sadly we're leaving this fall for kindergarten but we recommend this place to everyone!

I just enrolled my son the environment is very safe and follows Covid-19 safety protocols. The…read moreowner is very warm and welcoming she creates fun exciting programs for the children. In the beginning I was worried about leaving him when I went back to work but it's been great so far. I highly reccomend her services and daycare.

I am so grateful to have Ms. Carina caring for my baby. She is truly wonderful! From the moment we…read morearrive, she is always so welcoming, and friendly, and she greets us with a big smile that immediately makes me feel comfortable leaving my baby in her care. Ms. Carina is very professional, attentive, patient, and caring. I can tell that she genuinely loves what she does and takes pride in caring for the babies. She is always attentive to my baby's needs and makes sure he feels safe, comfortable, and cared for throughout the day. One thing I especially appreciate is how she takes the time to communicate with me. She always explains how my baby's day went, including how he ate, slept, behaved, and anything else I should know. That communication means so much to me as a mom because it gives me peace of mind knowing exactly how my baby is doing while I'm away. She is dependable, kind, positive, and always treats both the babies and parents with warmth and respect. Her patience and loving personality truly make a difference. I feel very comfortable knowing my baby is with someone who genuinely cares about him. Ms. Carina is truly a wonderful addition to the ABC Center. I feel very fortunate that my baby gets to be under her care, and I know she brings something very special to the center. Thank you, Ms. Carina, for everything you do and for taking such good care of my baby. You are truly appreciated!

$5 million a year this place rakes in. No cameras. No security guards. No school nurse, though they…read morewill conduct physical exams on your children without your knowledge, presence or permission. Be aware- THEY DO NOT HAVE WEEKEND OR AFTER HOURS CARE LIKE THEY ADVERTISE. On your tour, note the green snot dripping out of every child's nose. Caretakers do not wipe noses, sanitize hands or sanitize the toys and surfaces in the room. Hand foot and mouth, lice, and respiratory infections are running rampant at this center due to poor sanitation standards. The building has been next to a lake for over twenty years and is likely riddled with mold. However, the holiday decorations seem to be of the most importance. You will often see your child's teacher scraping paint off the windows, rather than engaging with your child. Try and see past the glitz and glamour and watch for signs of neglect. Request without notice to watch your child's potential classroom, or current room, on the video cameras available to the staff only. They charge for Christmas and New Years weeks when they are closed. They close an average two days per month and charge you for them leaving you without care for your child. Other additional charges: Late payment fee, missed punch fee, late pickup fee, staff development days (tuition collected, school closed), activity fees, "donations" that are charged to your account for their tax deductions. Teachers arrive late, do not show up at all, or are called off to condense rooms together to save on payroll. Children are often not with "their" teacher and ratios exceed the legal limits. Employee cards and parent punches are later adjusted by staff to appear within the law. I was late to work a dozen times to work because there was not adequate care at drop off in the mornings. Just an empty room. I requested a credit on my child's account and was screamed at on speaker phone in the office at drop off by the owner Angelina Anton, far from an Angel, "no, and your family is no longer a fit for our center, you need to leave now". That's how they handled opportunities to improve, they remove them. If you're looking for a Christ centered Daycare, this is not it. They play Christian music and lie to your face. These folks are doing dark work. ..they advertise a ratio of 1:4 for toddlers and most days the ratio is 1:12 or more! Twelve toddlers for one person to feed, change diapers, supervise on a playground, and give individual attention to. Most teachers are there because they receive free or discounted care for their own children, who are prioritized whilst paying children are neglected. At both locations my child was neglected for an entire eight hour day, as an infant, and a toddler. No diaper change, no food, no water. The staff, including both Directors and assistant directors take zero accountability for their mistakes, because they don't want to be sued. The first week my infant was at this center, he was not strapped into his high chair and fell down three feet on to his head. I was not called, he was not taken to urgent care for possible brain bleed. Pediatrician confirmed he was injured, school changed their story multiple times to avoid accountability. This place is great if you don't care about your child's well-being. The adults who attended this center as a child twenty years ago, refuse to enroll their own children here. That speaks volumes.