We were trying to rebuild a sense of normalcy after being displaced by the Eaton Fire and needed…read moreshort-term childcare support. We turned to Beach Baby Nannies hoping for help -- but what we experienced was disturbing, bizarre, and at times felt dangerous. It's hard to write this, because we wanted to move on from it, but not sharing it would be irresponsible. The first sitter, Alex, showed up four hours late on her very first day, claiming she slept through her alarm. She was rarely on time after that. We needed help in the early mornings due to the ages of our children (five and one), but she couldn't consistently wake up. Out of desperation, we shifted her hours to the afternoon. We should've ended things then, but Trudie told us no other sitters were available. We had no other leads and were in a difficult spot. Then Alex showed up without a working phone. My mother-in-law had to send her out immediately to get one so she could communicate and call 911 if needed. That same shift, Alex disappeared for five hours without communication. At that point, we started connecting the dots. She was using the bathroom every 20 minutes and never flushed -- strongly suggesting she wasn't using it for its intended purpose. Afterward, her speech would speed up, her volume increased, and her behavior turned manic. She vented personal problems, said she records phone calls, and would talk compulsively even if no one was in the room. She constantly forgot instructions, routines, and basic information. Instead of support, she brought instability and confusion. When we raised concerns, Trudie first said Alex had bladder issues, then later told us on the phone, "I don't think she has bladder problems -- we'll be cutting ties." The implication we were left with was concerning -- and hard to interpret as anything other than potential drug use. Why did we stay with the agency after this? Because Trudie and Alex repeatedly framed it as a fluke. We were given apologies, reassurances, and promises: "This has never happened before and will never happen again." When you're exhausted, working, and trying to keep your home stable for your kids, you want to believe people will do the right thing. That trust was completely broken. Trudie said she wanted to make things right and told us she would be sending one of her top nannies to correct the situation. We took her at her word -- and that's how Samantha came into our home. The second sitter, Samantha, seemed fine at first -- but within days, her behavior unraveled. At one point, she told us, "My meds are wearing off." If you're caring for young children, that's something you manage, not let slide. It was disturbing. She began compulsively reorganizing the house -- opening every drawer, removing items, hiding them in strange places. One drawer is still missing. She laid out our 5-year-old's clothes in piles outside in the courtyard. On her last day, she stayed until 10pm, uninvited, and her behavior was disoriented and erratic. Then she accused us of offering her alcohol -- an accusation that was completely false. We don't drink, and there's no alcohol in our home. She also overbilled us by 12 hours. We had to catch the mistake, correct it, and still paid her in full -- yet another burden from a service that was supposed to reduce stress. Only after everything fell apart did we find a one-star Yelp review from July 15, 2019 describing nearly the exact same experience: unstable sitters, drinking, clients blamed. Trudie's public response to that review was defensive and unprofessional. Based on what we experienced, we expect the same here. Trudie seems far more interested in protecting her image than in addressing serious safety concerns in her business. What Beach Baby Nannies offers is not safety, not professionalism, and certainly not peace of mind. What they deliver is emotional volatility, unscreened risk, and zero accountability -- repackaged as a luxury service. We're sharing this so no other family, especially one already in a vulnerable position, has to go through what we did. UPDATE: Trudie claimed I hadn't paid, but I've added screenshots that clearly show I did -- along with her accusation, which she has already edited three times.

We cannot recommend Beach baby nannies more highly! They were extremely reasonable scheduling dates…read moreand times and provided great background information on the babysitters in advance. Babysitters were both wonderful and our kids had a blast with them! They were also very attentive to our kids' strong "preferences" and I know it went a long way to making them comfortable quickly. We hope to work with Beach Baby Nannies again!!

This preschool is the best! We love it so much--it feels like home! The teachers are especially…read moreamazing (and the director is the best!), and the play-based environment is exactly what toddlers need.

I've had my child here for 3 years. I am so grateful for Tanum, Jason and their team. My child felt…read moreso confident going into Kindergarten. I would highly recommend them. Oh and they have two awesome golden retrievers.

Danielle Monroy is the owner and director of Creative Care for Children, and she does an amazing…read morejob! Both of my children attended Danielle's, and both my kids loved it. Danielle has a wonderful focus on art and outside play - in the summer it is not unusual to see a handful of kids laughing and playing in the sprinklers in her gorgeous back yard. Her facility is amazing - a HUGE backyard with a Victorian wooden playhouse, lovely grass area, children friendly vegetable patch and flower garden, multiple climbing structures, and a paved bike path. Though technically she's a childcare and not a preschool, she still takes the time to teach the older children their basics. My son attended Danielle's until kindergarten, and I felt that he was well prepared for his first day of real school. Do yourself a favor and go check her out - you'll and your child will be happy you did!

We searched and searched to find the perfect preschool for our 2-year-old. We toured all the…read morehighest rated schools in SB and weren't excited about any of them. And then we found Danielle. We couldn't be happier! She's caring, attentive and it's abundantly clear that she adores the kids. It's not a standard school - it's out of her home, in a residential area. But, she has a fully equipped, expansive backyard where the kids run free and explore. Danielle has a master's degree in early childhood education and believes in the importance of outdoor learning. There are numerous daily art projects and most are nature based. Inside, there are wooden Montessori and Waldorf toys as well. I've also noticed that she spends a lot of one-on-one time - teaching and reading to the kids. We are so glad to have found this affordable, small little school where our daughter has thrived.

Absolutely love Heather and the team at Growing Babies. Our son loves all his teachers and aids and…read morelearned so much while in their care. He also played to his hearts content and talked about his friends and the fun things they did at school.

Heather and her workers at Growing Babies are truly gems. The setting of the preschool is so lovely…read moreand peaceful and the workers take care of the infants with such joy and respect. I have been using Growing Babies for my infant care for the past 2 years and I am so grateful for the loving care I've received for my baby. Just today I witnessed one of the workers with some infants and she was holding court to the laughing and smiling babies. I saw nothing but joy and not one crying baby. The toddlers were smiling and there just was such peace. As a parent I have no complaints about the care of these babies. What a glorious place, it almost makes me wish I was a baby again so that I can receive such awesome care! God Bless Growing Babies. And keep on doing the great work you're doing Heather! You and your staff are the best!

Great preschool. Amazing teachers. My son learned so much and made so many friends. Thank you guysread more

Great place. We love the owners. They are nice and are always ready to help. At the end of the…read moreday they will spend time with you and tellnyou about your childs day. Their place is always clean and welcoming. We had our children go to Somerset pre school and child care before and during covid. We notice that they have done so much to keep the children safe. They have filter ans air circulating thru out the house. The children are outside all day, except naps. They have a large covered patio with heaters and a playhouse so the children stay dry in the rain and warmer in the cold winter mornings. They have changed their program to adapt to rules and regulations. The children have thier own box which is full of coloring supplies, pencil, work books, whiteboard pens and erasers. Everything your child needs. The children work at their own pace. They have puzzles, games, They have several playhouses for the children to play on a side yard and a Hugh lawn area with big toy, castles, and a sand box. Thier play area is large and great for roll playing. Afterbit rains. The children go for a walk, picking large leaves, to do leaf racing over the creek Bridge. I can not say enough of the people and the home. If I have another, I know where that one will go! Thank you from the Bottineau of my heart for all the love and care you have given my children and my family!

Child's Play is truly a hidden gem. We're on our 2nd child growing up in this wonderful little…read morespace. There is a big focus on outside play and creative arts/crafts and cooking (pre-Covid) that our eldest son really enjoyed and thrived within to include weekly art and dance classes for the kids. The teachers really encourage independence and creativity within the confines of a group setting of children that really learn the important early lessons of respect and appreciation for one another. Our oldest son was wonderfully prepared and ahead of kids at the Kindergarten level entering pre-K and knew how to read/write his name, count and do simple math in this program that carved out a "K-class" for the older elementary school transitioning kids. Donna, Daniel, Laurel and Lindsey are wonderful teachers and I would HIGHLY recommend this program for any parent looking for well rounded loving learning environment for their little.

Our kid is 5 yrs. He has been at another preschool for nearly 2 yrs. In that time, we never…read morereceived any negative reports involving his behavior. We have never witnessed rage in our son. He also spent 3 days at Child's Play. In one of those days, our son wanted to go outside. He repeatedly asked but he was not permitted to step outside. His frustration grew and grew. According to Donna, he attacked a teacher at the school. I can only imagine the extreme frustration at that point. I feel that if someone or anyone had taken the time to explain or just sit with him that this would have never happened. Perhaps they were too busy?? Maybe they did not notice?? She also said he was on the spectrum?? It turns out that he was just low in English (he is bilingual) and is in fact, suffers from a bit of Einstein's Syndrome!! After a fun filled three days, we quickly got him out of there!

Ximena is such a good caregiver. She is creative, fun, and loves what she does. No complaints when…read moremy boy was with her. Great place that is safe and clean.

Lots of love daycare is the best in town with quality care!! We are so grateful for all of the love…read moreyou give to our son. You make each day special and fun!! I highly recommend this daycare

My daughter has attended this phenomenal preschool since she was two years old. She is now four…read more I am so over-joyed with the loving, attentive staff and curriculum. I feel that she is safe, taken care of, loved and educated. Her classmates are her friends that she looks forward to seeing every school day! There are fun family activities, field trips, interactive games for the children to explore...and the art at this school is beyond words. The formative years in life is the most important, so I believe one must trust in the best school to our most prized possessions, our children!

Ayrris is a natural people person - she understands adults and children alike, and knows how to…read moreprovide the "just right" amount of support. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for help with childcare services.

Ayris worked for me when my children were toddlers. She was always punctual, caring, and…read moreenthusiastic. Ayris has an affinity for working with young children that you can't fake!