Our son went to Brighter Beginnings from 1 to 2-1/2. We really appreciate the safe and clean…read moreenvironment Deb provides. He really loved it and still mentions Deb and his friends there. Highly recommended!

This has been our daughter's second home for almost three and a half years. It is a wonderful…read moreplace. Deb is an energetic and creative teacher who engages the kids in all manner of activities. Not only does she create learning units and lesson plans, but she regularly provides the kids with play time outside all year round--a necessity for my outdoor-loving child. My daughter begins kindergarten this fall, and she has said on more than one occasion that she "doesn't want to move on from Deb's." It has been a very positive experience for us having her at Brighter Beginnings, and we're thankful to have found such a safe, warm place for her to spend her pre-K days. I can highly recommend this business!

I've known Stacy since 1995, and I trust her with my children as much - if not more - than I trust…read moremy own family. In the two years my sons have been with her, their social skills, creativity, and knowledge have blossomed in ways that anonymous, big-name childcare centers never would have been able to foster. My five-year-old loves reading and my three-year-old can name plants and insects I didn't know existed. They know the water cycle, the life cycle of frogs, and how tomatoes grow, all because of time spent with Stacy and her skilled, excellent staff. They play outside, learn how to tumble, use sign language with their pre-verbal "school" mates, and care for animals in a safe, loving home. I'm moving to Portland; if I could bring Stacy with me as my nanny, I would. I don't know how I'm going to find anyone even half as amazing as she has been.

From the owner: About us: -We are a…read moreState Certified, In-home childcare, established in 2008 -We're open Monday thru Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm (we are closed on major holidays and two weeks a year) -We offer care for children 6 weeks to 12 years old (depending on space), Regardless of creed, race, religion, special needs, or anything else that makes us "different" ;) -We keep a clean and safe environment for the children, and have plenty of space to play! We have a large fenced in yard and small covered play area for rainy days. We are also close to a several great parks! -We are located off Maxwell Rd just before Hwy 99 and a quick drive to Royal/Barger areas, Hwy 99, Prairie Rd, Beltine, and NW Expressway. -We serve healthy and mostly organic and vegetarian meals, and can accommodate any diet needs. -We offer a structured preschool experience with all the comforts of home.

I couldn't recommend this school enough- not only did my child grow his social skills & emotional…read morereasoning, he was encouraged to develop at his own pace and became an avid reader by age 4. Kelsey is sensitive & conscious, and makes sure to include diverse curriculum and conversations (age appropriate of course) about cultural, physical, and socio-economical differences. She trusts the natural intuition of kids, and embraces their curiosity- even when getting into the "tough" territory. I always had complete faith in her to answer my precocious kid's surprise questions, that at times have caught me off guard, and we as a family learned many lessons from Kelsey's cool, calm, and kind way of approaching the world. My son is now almost 8 years old, and he consistently looks back at this time with Kelsey as some of his favorite memories.

This home based preschool is a beautiful blend of Montessori and Waldorf curriculum. Teacher…read moreKelsey's approach is gentle, holistic, and supportive, and she is well-organized with parent communication and calendars/administrative pieces. The environment she has created fosters curiosity, creativity, imagination, problem-solving, engineering, and overall confidence building. Additionally, she connects with other educators for supplemental opportunities such as yoga and music. Teacher Kelsey invests in continued education and training, as well as a variety of certifications for the school. Our family was enrolled for two years with Little Stompers and feel deeply grateful to have found such a wonderful school and teacher!

Our child started at Lane Child and Family Center at 3. We loved his teachers and still keep in…read moretouch now that they're in "big kid school." It was with LCFC's assistance that we got our child support and early intervention services and I am extremely grateful. The campus is beautiful and the classrooms are clean and safe. I would recommend this preschool program to anyone, including those families with neurodivergent children!

I can't imagine a better experience than the one we had here. Both of my kiddos were fortunate…read moreenough to be apart of this program, and much more, be a part of Ms.Marshas class! The education, the exploration, adventure and fun they had was unmatched. Both of my kids loved their time here. The teachers keep you informed, they create special memories for you to cherish from their time in class, and the compassion is something no money can buy. I can't say enough about how this program helped me feel secure in knowing my kids were in good hands day in and out!

Cristy has been the most patient and helpful person for my family and I. She is so sweet and kind…read moreand loves my child the way I would want someone to when I am not around. I never have to ask how she's doing because families get updates on facebook to check and see. They serve healthy and yummy snacks and meals for the kiddos which I appreciate. What I also appreciate is my little one coming home with artwork and school work pages on letters and other subjects. So happy to have found this provider and have my child there. Would recommend to anyone who needs someone consistent, helpful and thoughtful.

When we first brought our son to this daycare, we were so happy. Our son loved it there but sadly…read moredue to the Cristy and her husband Shawn with how they treated us and talked gossip about other families is not a professional place. I've walked in several times of Shawn yelling at his own kids in front of the daycare children and myself as a daycare parent. In the last couple months it has gone down hill with their attitude. They made a big deal about a payment issue and raising the price for some families and lowering the price for others when I brought it up, we had no problem paying the difference but wanted to make sure they were being fair and not having other families cover the extra cost of other families. Cristy had brought it up when I drop my son off the next following daycare day, her husband Shawn was so disrespectful and started yelling at me and after that moment I didn't trust him around any kid. Cristy continued to leave the children unattended in his care while he is not certified to be allow with the children. He is only registered to help while she is there with him. When we mentioned that, we continued to be treated poorly again. Cristy had ask us to provide a two week notice before we decided to leave the childcare, but picking my son up Cristy had handed me a termination notices claiming I had brought my son to daycare sick when he has allergies. Don't trust this daycare because they will cancel care and not provide a refund and take away from families. They are not the christians they claim to be. If I knew this is how they run their business, I would have went to another daycare. Beware they act all friendly but they are horrible people and will tell the other families your business. They try to have family members and their own children make reviews to cover up the truth about what is going on in their home. Cristy had a infant that was scared at the daycare, the child would cry if she walked away. Instead of her trying to help the child adapt to the new surroundings, she had told me she had to let that child go because they baby had cried so bad and had not took a breath when she walked away and ignored the baby. When she finally returned, they baby was purple!!! BEWARE if you are thinking of taking your child here!! Always ask your child how their day was if you are currently with this daycare. I will speak the truth so families are aware of what goes on when you leave your child in their care!

Our daughter has been at this child care center since she was 9 months old, and now at 4.5 years,…read morewe couldn't be more grateful for the loving, nurturing, and enriching environment she has experienced. The teachers and staff have been exceptional. The center has always felt like a second home, and it has given us complete peace of mind knowing she is safe, happy, and thriving every day.

Vivian Olum has been fantastic for our 2-year-old. I feel relaxed and reassured at drop off,…read moreknowing he will have a stimulating day and be deeply cared for. I love how all of the staff know every child's name and greet them by name when they arrive and leave. I also appreciate the teachers' knowledge and the engaging curriculum. And the facility maintains consistent and open communication with parents.

The Eugene YMCA truly used to be a great place, in the past few years it has unfortunately entered…read morea downwards spiral. I am saddened to say that this YMCA no longer prioritizes protecting the youth in its care, nor the staff they employ. Their new facility was poorly built and threw them into not only debt, but an urgency to make money back above all else. They throw people under the bus to protect the "organization" and no longer prioritize people over profit. Disappointed that it has strayed so far from a place of community. I would not recommend a membership here, and would especially not recommend you work here or enroll your children.

Terrible schedule. I don't know why they didn't make two pools since they built a new one and they…read morecould have. The classes are always full. They never returned phone calls so I can't cancel my service so I'm paying every month for a service that I don't even use and I don't have time to go in because of my work schedule and I live out of town. Also, it seems like their hot tub is always down as well as their sauna. I just think they should've made it bigger since they had all that property and went to the trouble of building a new one. Very disappointed in my membership

Wonderful daycare- quality teachers, they serve breakfast, lunch and snacks, great schedule with…read moreflexible hours- school is open on most no school days The backyard play area is massive with multiple play structures and huge area to run around- kids get a lot of outdoor time. They have a garden they use with the kids and bunny rabbits. Cannot say enough good things so happy we found this place.

This school is amazing! They have bunnies and a cat for the kids to take care off. They also have a…read morefull garden. (Sometimes I pick her up and she's eating an apple from the garden.) They are pricier than other schools but their teacher to kid ratio is excellent. Our toddler (now 4) was pretty nonverbal and only spoke a few words. They have her speaking 3-4 word sentences now (and it's only been 5 months). She loves going to school and never wants to leave. Awesome place and we would recommend to anyone.