Our son started going to Delynn's in-home care , Rugrats, after our infant care closed. It was an…read moreexperience I'll be forever grateful for. While I work in higher ed and value education and structure, when our son was younger than school-age, the most important qualities for us were: the development of his character, how he treated others, and that he could be in an environment that felt safe and didn't have flux in caregivers with whom he would bond. For three years, he built relationships with the kids here for the long-term (he's been in school- different from the ones his friends went to, for one year now, and he still has playdates and parties with some of the kids he met here), had to learn to resolve conflicts and work through differences. While working in these relationships, Delynn taught him foundational knowledge for school and physical awareness of his body. Last year, when he started at Santiam Christian, he felt confident and demonstrated competence in all of his schoolwork. His teacher would tell us that he could manage his emotions well, and acted very caringly toward other children. We are so thankful for the foundation that Delynn set for him in her childcare.

When we moved to Corvallis in 2016, we knew that we would need to find a good daycare provider for…read moreour only daughter (1 year old at the time), who we had been lucky enough to care for ourselves until the move. We didn't have a lot of time to search after I found a job, and we interviewed a few different providers but didn't feel that any of them were a good fit for us. We found Delynn (Rugrats THCC) and knew as soon as we interviewed with her that we found the right place for our kiddo. Delynn truly cares about the kids and families she serves, and in partnership with her, our daughter is getting ready to say goodbye at the end of the Summer and transition to Kindergarten. She'll be taking the things she's learned at Delynn's house with her, such as how to be a good friend, a solid educational foundation for entering Kindergarten, respect and care for living creatures, and the close sibling-like relationships she's made with the other littles there. Our family is going to miss having Delynn be a regular part of our lives, and we are grateful to have found such a wonderful, caring place for our daughter to grow and thrive.

I used to work at Zion Hand in Hand and I love everything about it, from coworkers, students, the…read morefacility, to parents. The school system, cleanliness, and loving teachers are caring for every students as their own children. I love the environment, lesson plans, well roundedness, and how kind everyone is. I was a toddler teacher for a year and really love my job, Joan, our director does a very good job at running the place. She is a very caring, hard working, and very clean. I can say that I would never find a better daycare facility than Zion Hand in Hand.

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.

Wonderful teachers and staff. This is our daughters second year there. Her social skills and…read moreknowledge has developed so much. Worth every penny.

I warmly recommend this place for your child. My daughter, Romi has been there for three years in a…read morerow: during daycare and preschool years. Every morning she runs to be there with friends, teachers and staff. All teachers, staff and principal Cathy Phelps are diligent, professional and friendly. Premises, kitchen, playrooms, toys clean and well-maintained. Everyday my kid brings new craft or picture. The preschool is located in new building that is nice with huge parking lot. Also they have two outdoor playgrounds and plenty indoor space for rainy days.

This childcare neglected my sons need for life balance well-being. They often let him nap until 4…read morePM and did not give him an afternoon snack. I asked them to work with my schedule; and they gaslit me and said I was being too demanding. We are a Native American Family, do not recommend this place.

Do not enroll your child here. The morning teacher has no patience for children and physically…read morereprimanded my child for a minor thing. My child was grabbed, his arm was yanked and he was shoved into a chair, then the teacher yelled in his face. The teachers and owners are also racist, anti-Spanish speaking and extremely unwelcoming of anyone different. I pulled my son after 7 months along with two other parents who pulled their children out for the same reasons. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE

I am highly satisfied with the experience my family has had with old mill. Our son is in the…read morepreschool program and has developed so much in the short year that he has attended. The teachers and volunteers put a lot of effort and care into developing a program that meets the developmental needs of children at this age. There are always new activities set up in the morning, our son tells us about the different stations, they have different themes, he sings songs that he learns at home to us, and loves playing on the playground before eating lunch around peers his own age. Not to mention regular field trips and seasonally themed activities according to holiday/celebration. They are very hands on, open, and welcoming. We have especially enjoyed the amount of effort and willingness that the staff makes, they definitely go out of their way to work with and accommodate everyone. Our son definitely enjoys going to school and playing with his friends here, it has helped him immensely in all areas of social development and the resources are fantastic and aimed to help children in the specific areas where help is needed while helping to nurture their development and hit milestones. There is also a summer program, which our son attended last year and will attend this year before his final year at old mill prior to transitioning into kindergarten. I would highly recommend considering old mill to meet your preschoolers educational and developmental needs.

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It's okay. Curriculum is good, but not all teachers are very nice. Most teachers are great! But the…read morerules are not enforced equally throughout the students. Males are usually treated with more lax standards along with shorter, less developed girls. Some people are very quick to make assumptions about students based on overall airs. I was on financial support, but tuition is pretty expensive. Not many students. Some of the students that grew up in a wealthy loving family can be very inconsiderate with words. Dress code is strict. Dress code enforcer has tried to tell me where MY mid thigh was. Also the dress code does not provide much room for religious wear. Hijabs and headwear are allowed, but certain holidays might include certain attire. It can be a challenging place for students with Social Anxiety on multiple different fronts. There is no special needs program to my knowledge. I personally think that this school is a bit too sensitive, but that comes from a middle class public school person until I got here recently. The school is pretty academically supportive to those who don't require help, but it skips a year of material. I was scared to say this till now but it was also pretty terrifying the whole time. And exhausting. Mental health is taken care of by most of the teachers that are trying to get their own job done. Kids have said slurs, done VERY inappropriate things and made noises to others, and it's never taken care of. It always kept happening. Bullying was not addressed. Most people are obsessed with putting labels on you. And people wouldn't listen to me. It was actually pretty deteriorating. And I had already went into this school with crippling depression. My only friends at the school were much more support than the mental health support system or whatever thing they had set up at the time. And nobody knows boundaries. I'm sorry. I hope its changed now.

Ashbrook provides a safe campus to learn from preschool to 8th grade. The student to teacher ratio…read moreis perfect for adaptive learning and being in touch with how your child is learning. The arts program is strong and PE is just as impressive. The consideration for each child success is exactly how every school should approach education.

Went to preschool here in 1994, it was a great first school, except for the day my friend Max bit…read moreme but the staff was very attentive to my pain and made sure Max learned from what he did. This preschool turned me into a good a person, I got my bachelors degree and my own condo. Sandcastle Preschool Rules!!!!

Barb Bunch is the best! Love this little preschool. Caring, qualified teachers who give their all…read moreto our children. Thanks, Sandcastle!