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    This school is amazing !!! The teachers are awesome and my children are always very happy to go to school ! We love the community there :)

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    Great school the best teachers and great environment for the kids. They really help the kids to build up self confidence .

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    Ask the Community - McDowell School

    Hi! I'd love to know if I can put my son in the infant care program for only 2 days a week?

    Hi Dani, Thanks for your message and your interest in McDowell School.… Read more

    Hi, I would love to know the teacher/student ratio and specifically for first graders if possible. Does anyone know?…

    For first graders I believe it’s one teacher to 15 students.

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    I can't say enough great things about Childtime of Laguna Niguel and the care they've provided for…read moremy 11-month-old daughter, Laylah. From day one, the staff has been incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing that Laylah is in a safe and nurturing environment every day. The teachers are very patient and engaged--they take the time to understand each child's needs and personality. I've seen so much growth in Laylah, both socially and developmentally, since she started attending. She's always happy when we drop her off and just as happy when wepick her up, which speaks volumes. The facility is clean, organized, and well-maintained, and communication from the staff has been excellent. They keep me updated on Laylah's day, which I really appreciate as a parent. I'm truly grateful for the love and care they show my daughter. I highly recommend Childtime of Laguna Niguel to any parent looking for a trustworthy and supportive daycare.

    We are really happy with our experience with our son's care at ChildTime. As two full-time working…read moreparents, the proximity to home and drop-off/pick-up hours were a big initial consideration as we selected a facility for our (then) 4 month old son. The confidence, engagement, and genuine love and openness the caregivers had for the children upon our initial visits really came through to us as well. I didn't have those "first drop off" jitters with my baby on that first day, due to my confidence in the caregiving team, and that has continued for the past 2 years! We were so appreciative of Ms. Maty and Ms. Suhair in Infants, they gave him so much love and cuddles and attention to develop and grow! His experience in Toddlers was wonderful as well, with Ms Ursula and Ms Aalia's teaching. He's recently moved up to the next class and seems to come home with a new skill or trick daily, and is always happy. Some general highlights: - Food and diapers included- wow, this makes life easy for us all (no packing lunchboxes each night), and the food is nutritious and varied. He's become a great eater by watching his peers and digging in! - Sleep- I was worried about his naps at first with lights on (for safety) but he adapted early on and now is the BEST sleeper, even at the beach, airport etc. He gets good rest with lots of fun play to wear him down. - Learning plans- lesson plans are communicated, and any questions we have are always welcomed and discussed. The teachers are happy to give and take feedback, and report progress. Lots of book reading, and guided play. *He's known his ABC's since 16 months old, had Brown Bear and farm animals/sounds memorized, and at 2 years already had Polar Bear, colors, shapes and counting to 20 down cold. Not every kid is like this I'm sure, but he gets lots of learning and it shows.* He hates coloring but give it time, right? - Communication- the SproutAbout app is great for keeping up with him during the day, and sending quick questions or getting updates from teachers or the leadership team. They're very responsive. If we ever have questions, we ask and the team is very open and responsive. (When in doubt, ask!) - Play/mixed rooms- I read in other comments that it may feel a bit overwhelming with the bigger groups in the morning drop-offs... I can understand that, especially if a child has just moved up as our son has. However, it has helped him acclimate and grow, and we feel that his independent play with bigger groups has helped his development and confidence. - Conflicts/illness- they keep a close eye out for children showing symptoms of a cold, or fever to keep the other kids healthy, and promptly communicate if our son isn't well. He also had a bee sting recently and was immediately attended to (and we were called ASAP). They also take care to de-escalate conflicts with the kids in a firm yet gentle way to teach emotional regulation. - Special school events are planned, which is a nice way to meet other parents and give the children new opportunities to play and learn. We appreciate the learning and thoughtful care our son has received as he continues to grow. Thanks, team ChildTime! PS- no photos included out of privacy for our son and other families, but we get pictures of him daily.

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