I didn't really like the way I was treated by Kassie. She made me feel like my child was just a…read morepaycheck for her, and while her attitude was "professional" enough, she just didn't strike me as genuinely warm or appreciative of my business or my child as an individual. The employees were constantly on their phones, texting or surfing the web, instead of interacting with the children, almost every time I walked in. They'd immediately put their phones down and act like they'd been caught doing something they shouldn't be doing -- and no wonder, because they're supposed to be taking care of children, not Facebooking all day!! On occasion, I would arrive to pick up or drop off my child during hours when the kids were outdoors in the play area. I walked towards the daycare from the parking lot, where the employees couldn't see me coming (they have privacy slats in the fence around the outdoor play area, so unless they were watching closely, they didn't see who was approaching) -- and I would overhear one or more of the female staff members (don't know which ones) YELLING at the toddlers. Now, I realize that kids can be rambunctious and naughty from time to time, but is yelling at them really the appropriate response? Especially if you're an employee of a daycare. Your job is to supervise, interact with and care for those children in a gentle, loving, respectful manner. I did NOT like what I overheard on these occasions. It made me feel uncomfortable, and wonder if my own child was ever scolded in that same manner. After the third time I overheard this sort of "discipline," I decided to find other childcare as soon as I could, and I took my child out of Carson Lanes Daycare. Chase was one of the more decent staff members. I never saw him playing on his phone and ignoring the kids, and my child seemed to really like him.

I'm in the same boat as Laura , feeling like I would have to "settle" for a center that I didn't…read morereally like because I didn't feel I had many choices when it came to quality child care. I brought my son with me to work as long as could, as I was waiting for Carson Lanes Day Care Center to open. Now that it open I am so glad that I waited. The room is ALWAYS clean even at the end of the day. Kassie (the director) is very accommodating even with my crazy schedule. My son has his own shelf in their kitchen so I can bring in a stock of all his foods, formula, wipes, and diapers. Not having to remember to bring some in everyday is helpful. One day I forgot to bring in a bottle for them to use, Kassie being ever helpful drove to store and bought one so I could go to work, and she didn't just buy any bottle, she bought the exact brand we use down to it being made in glass (not plastic). She's amazing.... Anyways you should note the picture of the outside play yard does not do it justice it is far nicer than it looks. Additionally, while the surface looks like asphalt, it is not, it is made of a synthetic material that is "spongy" reducing the risk for major injury if a child were to fall while playing outside. So me and my boy are happy campers!

My son absolutely loves coming to this school. He struggled at his previous school but with the…read morekindness and patience of both his teachers Miss Stacy and Miss Shelby he has completely turned around. They are excellent teachers and I would highly recommend their class. We are grateful to have these 2 teachers helping our son on their learning journey. I highly recommend Little Timbers and especially Miss Stacy & Miss Shelby!

I wish I could give them zero stars. I brought my son here when he was an infant and they put him…read morein the toddler one room before he was ready and claimed he was pushing other kids around. So they put him in a room where kids were so mean and horrible to him. He wasn't even walking yet and he was in a room with two year olds. The teacher put him on a playground because he wasn't yet walking and walked away then he fell off and I never received an accident report and that night I took him to the emergency room and he had a concussion! The next time I dropped him off I went to pick him up and he was in the restroom getting his diaper changed alone with the same gal that was moved from the other facility for hitting kids. I pulled him out and he will never go to day care again.

My son has attended the Pre-K program at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School for the past year, and…read morewe have loved everything about it! He has learned so much, from letters and numbers to sharing and making friends. Every day he comes home excited to tell us what he learned. It is amazing to see how much he has grown in such a short time. The teachers are simply wonderful! They are kind, patient, and really care about each child. They make learning fun with games, songs, and hands-on activities. We feel so lucky that our son is in such a warm and loving environment where he feels safe and happy every day. The Pre-K program itself is fantastic. It gives children a strong foundation for school while encouraging creativity and curiosity and religion. What I especially love is that Catholicism is part of the curriculum. Our son has been learning about faith, kindness, and respect. It means a lot to our family that his religious growth is supported along with his academic skills. I would highly recommend the Pre-K program at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School to any parent looking for a wonderful place for their child to learn and grow! We are so grateful for this amazing experience and are excited for him to start Kindergarten at St. Teresa.

I can't say enough good things about the St. Teresa CDC. The teachers are amazing!! Especially Ms…read more Cassie!! My son started in the pre-k class in 2014 and now my daughter is in the preschool (2015). Everyone is so kind and they love each child for who they are. They encourage each child to be the best version of themselves, as well as teach discipline and respect. You can feel safe leaving your child here, whether it's part-time or full time.

Kinderland is our new daycare in Carson and we love them so much! We have been going for about 6…read moreweeks now and are so happy we found this spot. It's hard to trust someone and leave your baby with them but finding a community like the one at Kinderland really makes a huge difference. Our son loves coming here and honestly some days it's hard to make him leave. All of the teachers are so nice and so good with him and you can really tell they're passionate and love the kids. They also supply all food which is a godsend and hard to beat. Reasonable pricing and good hours

I would definitely recommend this preschool to anyone with kids looking for a well run daycare…read more They have a great staff, the floor plan eases my anxiety about rooms being too closed off, but they're also encased enough to feel like it's safe from random people outside (I have ridiculous levels of anxiety about leaving my kid and some of it is from bad things happening to people I know, but I also understand not all of it makes sense, but this place is just right for all my paranoias). It's also affordable, clean, keeps my kid entertained. My 1 year old is eager to go to preschool. I just am so happy we found this place and they had an opening.

The owner, Kassie Shepherd, displays aggressive, insulting, intolerant, unprofessional behaviors…read moreconstantly. She has created a work environment that tolerates favoritism, nepotism, bullying, and creates tension. Childcare is stressful, sure, but SHE is why she cannot keep employees because when she's angry she throws tantrums and insults her employees, projecting her stress unto others yet wants to pay as little as she can get away with, yet makes demands beyond the scope of your position. She threatened to sue me via voicemail & text for slander. I can substantiate all claims, her misconduct should be exposed

From the beginning, we informed Small Blessings Christian Preschool that our son had a speech delay…read moreand could experience related behavioral challenges. We were aware he might struggle with transitions and were ready to work with the school to support him. During his time there, our 3-year-old had issues such as not following directions, running off, and acting out. Instead of working on the collaborative strategies we discussed or trying to understand why these behaviors were happening, the school often asked us to pick him up early and said they couldn't manage his needs. When we asked staff if they knew what triggered his behaviors, the answer was consistently that there was "no reason" or "I don't know." We've since learned from other educators and professionals that there is always a reason behind a child's behavior. That response was concerning and showed a lack of understanding in how to identify and address those reasons. Even one of their substitute teachers, Michelle, observed that his so-called "aggression" was actually him trying to play with other children--not being mean. This reinforced what we and others already believed: his behavior was misunderstood rather than intentionally harmful. Staff members described our son as an outcast and said other children were "afraid" of him. Hearing this was heartbreaking and raised serious concerns about how inclusion and emotional safety were handled in the classroom. Observations by The Children's Cabinet indicated that the concerns appeared to stem more from classroom management than from our child's behavior. We later learned that other families had similar experiences. We frequently left feeling judged and discouraged. After discussions with family, his speech therapist, The Children's Cabinet, and other schools, it became clear that our son is not aggressive. Professionals suggested his behavior may have been a response to feeling excluded or misunderstood--not intentional aggression. We also want to add that we waited to write this review so we could fully understand what was going on with our child's behavior. Since leaving Small Blessings and enrolling him in another school, he has not had a single incident of the so-called "aggression." He has been thriving. That alone speaks volumes and strongly suggests that the issue was not our child, but the environment and lack of appropriately trained staff to support him. If a school struggles to support children with developmental challenges, we believe they should be transparent about what they can and cannot handle instead of allowing families to enroll under false expectations. We were on the waitlist for a long time with the understanding that Small Blessings would be a supportive environment regardless of where our child was developmentally. The school also told us that some parents had considered withdrawing their children because of ours, suggesting their encouragement for us to leave may have been driven more by parent retention concerns than by our son's well-being. In other environments--at home and during structured activities--our son shows cooperative, positive behavior. This further reinforces that he likely felt unsafe or unsupported in that setting, which contributed to his challenges. After withdrawing him, we were given incident reports, a copy of the handbook outlining suspension and expulsion policies, and papers on how to handle a child who hits. It was disappointing to receive guidance on managing behaviors that the school itself struggled to address effectively. We're sharing this because there are no other public reviews describing experiences like ours. Others may be afraid to speak up, but through word of mouth, we've learned that other families have faced similar situations. Our goal is simply to help parents make an informed decision. If your child has no developmental delays and fits a more typical classroom mold, this school may work well for you. However, if your child has developmental, behavioral, or communication challenges, we would not recommend this program. We encourage parents to do thorough research and proceed with caution when considering enrollment. We are relieved to have moved on and are grateful to see our son thriving in a more supportive environment. In our experience, Small Blessings Christian Preschool was not equipped to support children with speech delays or related behavioral needs.

Highly recommend!! My son has learned a lot being here. He also was not potty trained and was able…read moreto get the help with potty training. He's always happy to go and learn everyday and play with his friends. If you're looking to bring your kids here I would recommend it. Haven't had any issues.

We absolutely love Little Discoveries and couldn't imagine taking our children anywhere else…read more David and Wendy, and their entire staff, are just amazing! They show or children so much love and affection and provide them with an atmosphere that is not only family-oriented, but academically fulfilling. My children have blossomed so much in the almost two years they have been attending Little Discoveries and we look forward to many more years to come. They do daily crafts and activities with the children and offer so much more than just childcare. I would highly recommend Little Discoveries!

We LOVE Creative World. I cannot recommend it highly enough. We are so sad to graduate and leave…read morethis amazing school behind. Our kids: - were excited to be there every day - were surrounded by wonderful, nurturing teachers who balanced play with development. Our kids were beyond prepared for kindergarten in every sense. - made tons of friends, including from younger and older classes because there's some cross-over play time. It's small enough that every teacher knew our kids well. - loved the facility - the rooms have a super happy energy and the backyard is shady and full of activities - had the option to participate in a wide range of extra activities that the school coordinates to take place onsite - Spanish, soccer, swimming, gymnastics, dance Both of my daughters attended from age 3 onward and I only wish we'd started there sooner because the difference in their happiness between their first preschool and Creative World was so stark. We're so grateful to everyone there who played such a pivotal role in our children's lives (and ours in taking such good care of them!). We've since recommended it to a number of friends, who've all had similarly fantastic experiences.

My daughter started at Creative World as she was ready for a school that challenged her intellect…read moreand provided her a calm environment to play. My daughter used to hit someone everyday at her last school and once she transferred to Creative World, her behaviors just stopped. The teachers are caring, calm, fun, and understand the needs of my daughter. The playground is the best in Reno and she has extracurriculars provided through the school. I know my daughter is safe and loved while she's at school. The owner Liz is understanding and knows what's important to families and I feel so blessed to call Creative World our preschool.