The space is open and feels like home!…read more Teachers are great! They actually care about the families and work great together as a family! Clean and updated !

Beautiful, bright, and open concept layout. This is exactly what Oak Harbor needs more of, with…read morecompetitive prices too.

From the owner: Bright Haven Child Care Center-…read more Where Curiosity is Cradled and Learning Takes Flight At Bright Haven, we offer a warm, home-like environment with plenty of open space for little ones to grow through play. Our play-based approach encourages creativity, confidence, and a love for learning — all in a nurturing, supportive setting. A Nurturing Start to a Bright Future

Kiddie Cove is such an oasis for parents of younger children on the island! We stopped in here to…read morelet our babies play and walk around, since there aren't many spots for them to do so anywhere else. The space itself is pretty big. There were probably 10 or so kids when we first arrived, a lot of them being much older than our son and our friend's daughter. They were running around wreaking all sorts of havoc, but that's to be expected in a play space. The bathrooms are clean and have a changing table which we appreciated. There's also a kitchenette type area where you can use their mugs, grab coffee from the Keurig, and they've even got local ice cream for sale. Cute idea. They've got lots of toys, pretty much every type you can think of! They've also got a cool little rock climbing wall which is great for the older kids. Some other stand outs were the ball pit, the ring toss game on the wall, and the little playhouse with the loft up above. My only gripe about this place is that there was only employee to the 8 or so older children that were here. As children tend to be, a few of them were very..... not good about sharing space with babies and would yell in my son's face if he came close to them. Obviously it's not my place to reprimand these children, but it also created a sense of anxiousness for me and not wanting to have my son near those other kids. Once those older children left and we had most of the space to ourselves, it was a great time! At $8 for an hour, it really isn't too bad of a deal for all the toys they can play with and things they can do. It's $11 an hour if you choose to leave your child there and leave them with the attendant.

I had a very poor experience with Alysha and Kiddie Cove. I was on Friday Harbor for a wedding and…read morehad arranged child care service for my daughter and a friend's son for both Friday and Saturday evenings. Alysha was very responsive with setting everything up - we re-confirmed all details the week before the wedding via text message. Come Friday evening no one showed up. I texted. I called. I even left voicemails. Zero response. I visited the business on Saturday morning - closed for a building inspection. I called again. Left a voicemail again. Zero response. I can understand if an emergency came up but the lack of communication from her should make you think twice before booking off site childcare through kiddie cove. I was able to do without childcare Friday night and a friend of a friend's grandmother saved the day for Saturday night. Be very careful trusting Alysha or kiddie cove with any off site childcare services.

This is one of the best LICENSED day cares in the whole area. They are kind, courteous,…read moreprofessional, and the kids actually seem to love being there. My daughter was so unhappy at her other 'day care' and would just cry when I would leave her. Here she is so happy and even looks forward to going and cant understand why she cant go on the weekends. What really grabbed my attention when looking for a new place for my daughter is the fact that the director has a Masters in Education and the Program Director has taught in the military for over 30 years. I was also please to find out that each of the 'class rooms' were set up just like a traditional school, with art work, and curriculum that were being taught for that week. The other thing that really pleased me was that they provided a FDA Sponsored Food Program, which means that they provided meal, breakfast, lunch, and snack. While on a tour of the facility I got to see the kitchen where each meal was prepped and was pleased to see that they had a list of every child's allergies listed above the food prep area. I was also happy to see just how connected each of the teachers were with the children, interacting with them one on one, and how they all reinforced equality and friendship, and used a soothing voice. If you are looking for a loving, caring, enriched place for your kiddos, you really need to check this place out.

I called 26 different places and visited 5. Leah's was the last place I went to and immediately…read moreknew she was the right one to watch my child. Other places smelled of cigarette smoke, had toys piled in the corner about to collapse on the kids and fed potato chips to the kids in front of me ( not even trying to fake healthy). Leah gave the kids blueberries. Her place of business was clean. She was relaxed and always happy to see the kids. She didn't mind that for about the first month I stayed for about 45 minutes before I left my daughter (Im sure my daughter would have been fine if I left her but I wouldn't be ). My daughter went to her for 3.5 years and I think Leah only missed one unscheduled day due to an illness. She was very reliable. Her guidelines are clear and concise in writing so there are no surprises or misunderstandings which I really appreciated. My daughter never wanted to leave at the end of the day. I always took that as a good sign. My daughter hasn't gone to Leah's for a few years but we ran into her at Haggens and she was so excited to see my daughter. She talked to her for like ten minutes. She loves those kids and her job. I highly recommend Leah's Place Childcare.

When I was pregnant with my first child I visited a couple centers and spoke to numerous in home…read morechildcare facilities. I wasn't comfortable with any of them. My son was going to be enrolled once he was 8 weeks old, and I knew right off that a center wasn't where I wanted to take him. But I couldn't find any in home childcare facilities that I was comfortable with. I decided to look closer to my work and came across Leah's Place Childcare. We went to visit when my son was 5 weeks old. We went during her business hours so that we could see what the atmosphere was like when kids were there. Being that I was a first time mom and that my son was going to be very young when I enrolled him made me very nervous. But the minute I met Leah I knew we had found our childcare. The minute we walked in we were greeted with happy, excited kids. The first thing Leah did was remind the kids that they could look at my son, but no touching allowed since he was a baby. Then she promptly asked if she could hold him. As simple as this sounds, she was the first person to even acknowledge my son when we went for a visit. Everyone else just ignored him and went about their business. We stayed for about an hour and Leah was more than willing to answer all my questions. I felt very at ease when I left knowing that my son would be in good hands. When he started there Leah was wonderful. She didn't mind me calling 2 or 3 times a day just to check in and see how my son was. She also kept track of when and how much he ate, when she changed diapers, and whether they were wet or dirty. We have know been with Leah for 6 1/2 years, first with our son who was there until he started Kindergarten, and now she cares for our daughter who has also been there since 8 weeks old. I would not trust anyone else with my kids. Leah has a beautiful childcare area that gives the kids lots of room to play and learn. She does Preschool activities with all of them, and they are always doing arts and crafts. I would recommend Leah to anyone. She has become more like an aunt than a provider to my kids. We absolutely love her!

This is a YMCA program that is actually hosted at Whitney Elementary School in Anacortes. The…read moreprogram shares a lot of the same spaces as the school; however, for toddlers is housed in a portable building near the playground. Hours: 6:45am to 5pm (actually it may be 5:30) Staff: Currently run by Crissy Floe and a fairly stable group of teachers. Ages: Starts at age 1 Overall this is a GREAT option for child care in Anacortes. They have a good toddler to teacher ratio and are always doing some sort of different enrichment activity. The other awesome thing is they provide meals, so no more making a ton of food to take in if you have had to do that in the past.. You do need to provide diapers, wipes, a blanket, and a change of clothes. Activities include taking walks, going to the library, playing outside, reading, etc etc etc. There are also at least monthly evening activities including a Parent's night where they will watch the children in the evening so the parents can go on a "date night" if they desire. Overall if you are looking for daycare this is THE PLACE to go in my opinion if your hours follow theirs. They do have part time options as well. The spots can be filled so get on the wait list before your child turns one if you want them to go here.

Love this program! Teachers are exceptionally helpful and adjust to the learning style of each…read moreindividual student.

As an educator who has worked in early learning environments, I am so grateful to everyone at…read moreHillcrest Kids for providing a positive experience for our two young children. The teachers, staff, and administration are all genuinely kind and friendly. They are down-to-earth and flexible, which is something I did not find in other daycares in the area. It seems like a community. This is a daycare for children of any faith. The facilities are bright and friendly- they have the cutest library.

I highly recommend Hilcrest kids! My daughter has been going for three years now and she loves it…read more She started when she was one and feels at home here. It is so nice to see her run in each morning excited to see her friends and teachers. We had a bad experience with a daycare before this one and pulled our daughter out to put her here. They put my mind at ease. The staff and teachers not only know each child's names, but they know the parents too and take the time to say hi and talk if you need too. It is a very friendly and supportive place. My daughter has grown so much here, and I appreciate them so much for all they do!

We had our son in a childcare center while we were on waiting lists around town. The center he was…read moreat was less than par but we were in a pinch. When we got the call from Blossom to come tour we were excited. Our son has been enrolled since the fall and we couldn't be happier with the staff and facility. Our son used to cry before school and now he is so happy. Every staff member we have had the pleasure to interact with clearly loves and wants the best for each child. I have no thoughts or worries about leaving our son each day.

Great, friendly staff that make you feel comfortable leaving your children in their care. The…read moreowners are very professional and have an amazing curriculum. Beautiful 2.5 acre campus with plenty of room for your child to run around. My favorite part is how they have a massive playground, as well as a field, and a wooded area.