finding the right preschool is one of those decisions that keeps you up at night and The Growing…read morePatch made it an easy one. from the first visit the environment just felt right. warm, nurturing, organized but not rigid. the classrooms are thoughtfully set up and you can tell the teachers genuinely love what they do. my daughter started there nervous and within the first week was excited to go every morning. that transition says everything. the communication from the staff is consistent and reassuring. I never feel out of the loop about what my kid is learning or how she's doing. they actually keep parents in the loop which as a mom is everything. the hours work well for working parents, 7am to 5:30pm gives you real flexibility which is hard to find at quality preschools in Fresno. the learning environment is hands on and engaging. looking at the photos you can see kids actually doing things, creating, exploring, not just sitting at desks. that approach matters at this age. W Spruce Ave location is convenient and the facility is clean and safe. five stars across every review means this isn't just my experience, it's consistent. if you're looking for a private preschool in Fresno where your child will genuinely thrive, The Growing Patch is the one. we are so grateful we found it.

Absolutely ridiculous, and inconsiderate owners! They decided to throw a personal party late into…read morethe evening, which I don't even know is permitted with her license. They were kindly asked to lower the music past 11 PM because it could be heard over a half a mile away. ZERO consideration for the neighbors! And this is a PRESCHOOL who cares about Kids? Ridiculous! Shame on these owners.

A diamond in the rough, as they say. I am so grateful to have found this hidden treasure of a…read morepreschool for my daughter. While she attended Cottage she was immersed in an environment of art, music, creativity, nature and the ability to explore what interested her. The Montesssori method was fairly new to me and Ms Mary explained what it was about with such a passion I knew it was the right fit for us. No plastic toys, no screens.... instead a quaint little cottage full of items to encourage creativity, problem solving, intrigue with the natural world..... so many beautiful lessons and experience. Thank you!

From the owner: A nurturing environment for 2 1/2 - 6 year olds in the classic Montessori Method. A creative place…read morefor children to explore, discover and grow to their full potential with the gentle guidance of highly trained Montessori teachers. Cottage Montessori School is affiliated by the American Montessori Society and licensed by the state of California.

My experience is based on a 30 minute tour only. While we are big fans of the facility, the…read morecleanliness, and the programs they offer - Roxanne (the owner i came to find out) seemed... off. She didn't ask our names, our relation (there were four of us), she didn't introduce herself. She had an incredibly difficult time providing explanations, would give vague detail, followed by "you can read the handbook", and an overall condescending tone when i tried to follow up. The disconnect was very apparent, as my party agreed separately that she was very slow and disoriented. We found her demeanor to be questionable. After discussion, we concluded if we sent our daughter to Bluff View we would be concerned with her stability as owner & admin. Overall, we will be crossing this off of our list for good. Strong recommendation to all new parents to take a tour and go through that.... interesting experience before handing over 250$ for application fee.

Bluff View private school has provided both of my children with an exceptional academic foundation…read more Roxan and her administration team are consistently accessible, accommodating, and genuinely. Passionate about seeing every child succeed. The teachers are kind, knowledgeable and deeply committed to creating an environment where every student feels welcomed, supported and safe. The academic program has exceeded my expectations year after year. Bluff View combines academic excellence with a genuine commitment to each child's growth and well-being, something that is increasingly rare. Without hesitation I highly recommend Bluff View private school. It is truly an educational gem in the central valley and we feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to be part of such a wonderful school community!

I cannot say enough good things about Sunnybrook. The staff and teachers go above and beyond to…read moremake every child feel welcomed, loved, and safe. We moved from another preschool in the area and are so happy with our decision to do so. Our son loves going to school every day and is thriving in the environment Sunnybrook provides. We're excited to see everything he'll learn this school year and can't wait for our infant to be old enough to join big brother at school in a couple years!

Sunnybrook is an amazing school for young children where learning is happening every day. Besides…read morereading and math, they also do science, sign language, art, gardening and music. They have the best playground and outdoor area.. They have well organized programs and special events such as Career Day. My granddaughters have enjoyed attending Sunnyborook! Our family loves Sunnybrook!

Update: My goodness have we been with KidsPark for 10 years?!? Where has the time gone? As time has…read moremarched on our two oldest have aged out but our youngest; who also enjoyed KP's preschool program; still gets excited to go. Our oldest, now 16, loved KP. As a child with autism, it was difficult to find anyone in a care facility that word help. I remember the frustration, fear, & agony feeling like I was in this alone. More times than not, my boy would follow me to work and around; my shadow I'd call him, all while hating myself for desperately needing the respite. Literally KP to the rescue. Now let me be clear, it wasn't always kittens and rainbows; he loves it there and the staff is always lovely with him. However, there were times when he would become too overwhelmed & I'd have to p/u. KP is NOT a special needs facility, although they TRY to accommodate, have huge hearts, and typically won't turn a kid away for that reason. But sometimes it can all be too much for everyone. And it's never a good to stay in that situation. ALL mom's know that. In those instances it was better to bring my guy home. Where he could relax or fall apart in his own home with dignity and without fear of peer embarrassment. Now SPN Mamas: The behaviors that will get a call are the same as everywhere; KP will try to work with it a little longer than regular daycares though, @ least what I've found. "Plan B's" are always welcome for suggestions to the staff too. But any hitting, biting, self-harming behavior is going to be a ride home. Also, if "Bubba" won't redirect, then you have to keep in mind there are other kids there & they all parrot the "undesired" behavior. Additionally no electronics or toys. I know that's rough for some of our kiddos, but there is plenty there and you honestly don't want them or another kid breaking "that thing". Now as far as our other 2 NT (neurotyoical) babes; they loved and still love it. I tell everyone if they need a break to take their kiddos here. But please keep in mind the philosophy: "It takes a village". Your help and expertise on your SPN or NT kiddo is key. Together everyone can work to ensure your babe has the best time.

I never thought I'd be leaving a one star review because, at first, we genuinely liked Kids Park…read more My children looked forward to going, and I appreciated the fun activities and arts and crafts they were able to do in such a short amount of time. Unfortunately, my opinion completely changed after my 3 year old daughter was inappropriately grabbed on her butt by another child while in Kids Park's care. When I brought my concerns initially to a staff member, they said they would let the manager know , and after poor follow up I called again and spoke to another staff member , and on my 3rd call it was the owner, who told me she had spoken with the staff and that no one had seen anything happen. I trusted that response, even though it left me with unanswered questions. Because I still had concerns, I filed a complaint with Community Care Licensing. I recently learned that my complaint was substantiated and that Kids Park was investigated in connection with another complaint. Learning this made me feel like I had not been given the full picture when I first sought answers. I hope Kids Park takes meaningful steps to improve supervision, communication, and child safety so that no other family has to go through what ours did.

I have two toddlers that go to Fairmont and they love it there. They wake up every morning and ask…read moreif it is a "school day." When we walk into the school the director greets us every morning and genuinely checks on the children. Once we walk through the main entry, there is a wide open green field and 3 play grounds in sight. It is always a breath of fresh air and every thing I ever dreamed of for my children. I really enjoy that walk to class and every morning we pass through the preschool garden and check on the preschool chickens. The classes are small with two wonderful teachers assigned to each class. These are trauma informed educators that took the time to understand and work with one of my babies that just needed a little bit of compassion and understanding. Any obstacles we have faced have been handled with love and problem solving. Any parent that has experienced the heartbreak of loving a child that just needs grace, will understand how thankful I am to have found Fairmont and all the educators there.

Fairmont has done a wonderful job with our son in preschool 1! I would not change a thing. As…read moreeducators ourselves, it is very important that our son receive quality instruction but most importantly that he is cared for socially and emotionally. We are so impressed with the IB curriculum. Our son has a lot of energy and requires lots of differentiation and Fairmont has always exceeded our expectations. They are great with communication and the Fairmont campus is just a happy place to be. Every morning our son asks if it is a preschool day and his language abilities have grown so much since enrolling 6 months ago. We can't wait to enroll our toddler too. I would especially like to commend Lydia, Ashlyn, Ms. Sierra and Ms. Harpreet for always going above and beyond for us. Thank you Fairmont, you are always going to hold a special place in our hearts even when our kids have moved on :)

Unfortunately the worst experiences endured. Director or…read morelack of, was very disconnected. During our very short stay after a long waiting period consisted of our child only attending 37% of the paid time due to sickness. One time resulting in contracting RSV. The staff was compromised due to lack of direction and or positive affirmation from the director. It cost me more money to have my child out sick than him being there. Most importantly my child's well being. They even forgot to feed my infant for 5 1/2 hours and laid him in a crib to scream himself to sleep. To remedy we stuck reminder stickers with feeding times "feed me at 7:30" . I pray the State looks into this establishment. One benefit was the regional director. Her influence on the center could not be implemented due to her subordinates. If you care for your child DO NOT LET THEM CARE FOR YOUR CHILDREN.

My daughter has been at this KinderCare for the past four months. She started when she was four…read moremonths old. Previous to this, she was at a different local daycare. Needless to say, we were less than satisfied at her previous daycare. Although that particular daycare provided live streaming of the infant room (which was a large selling point for me at the time), I found myself constantly distracted by the footage while at work mainly because I was concerned about the level of care she was receiving. It became quite disruptive to my workday. This previous daycare required that I write them each morning to tell them what time I would be dropping off my daughter. Anyone who has small children knows how chaotic and unpredictable the morning routine can be, and this became an added stress. Despite dropping my daughter off after they opened, I would be met with obvious sighs and eye rolls from staff if I showed up before 8am. Additionally, this previous daycare would frequently call and have me leave my work early to pick up my daughter for being "fussy," insisting she was sick when she wasn't (I am a doctor, so I can actually tell these things). All of these factors contributed to us moving to KinderCare and I have no doubt in my mind that we made the right decision. From the moment we entered KinderCare for a tour, I was blown away. They are a well-oiled machine and the process of drop offs and pick ups is streamlined. Their professionalism and communication are unmatched. I feel like my daughter gets so much care and attention from the staff. It honestly feels like she is with family when I take her to KinderCare. I love that we get periodic updates and photos throughout the day without the added pressure of livestream, which actually can be more of a burden than a help. I feel like the price is more than reasonable for the care our daughter receives. She has continued to thrive at KinderCare. She is meeting all of her developmental milestones and she couldn't be happier or healthier. So glad we made the switch to KinderCare!

This daycare has been a true blessing for me and my family. As two working parents it has been such…read morea relief to have a safe, loving, educational place for my children to go to every day. My son started at Little Einstein at 9 months old, which was 4 years ago. My daughter started at 5 months old, 2 years ago. Carolina and her family are truly amazing. She genuinely cares about each child and creates a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where they can learn and grow. It's clear that they take the time to get to know each child's personality and help them build confidence, independence, and a love of learning. She has taught my kids so many things to prepare them for school and life. She is so sweet and kind. She makes all home cooked healthy meals for the kids that my children rave about. They throw special parties for birthdays and holidays. She is always doing fun crafts that I cherish. My children are treated like part of her family in her beautiful home. We have been so happy with Little Einstein that we had our friend's son join as well. As parents, there is no better feeling than dropping your children off knowing they are happy, well cared for, and excited to be there. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Little Einstein and highly recommend them to any family looking for a daycare that feels like an extension of home.

My daughter has been going to this daycare since she was 11 months old, and she's been doing really…read morewell here. We've been with Ms. Carolina for the past two years, and I'm so thankful for the care she has given my daughter. When my daughter was around 20 months old, she went through a stage where she didn't want to eat, drink, or play much. Ms. Carolina kept me updated every day, and we worked together to help her through it. Thankfully, it didn't last long, and now she's eating and drinking well again. I also love that Ms. Carolina cooks fresh meals every day and makes sure the kids drink plenty of water, especially during the hot weather. My daughter was also potty trained at daycare when she was a little over 2 years old, which was a huge help for us. As a full-time working parent, having a daycare I can trust has been such a relief. Ms. Carolina has also been very flexible with early drop-offs and late pick-ups when I needed them, and I really appreciate that. I definitely recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a caring, reliable, and loving place for their child. We're so grateful for everything Ms. Carolina has done for our daughter.

We love La Petite Academy! The teachers are caring, the staff is welcoming, and our child is happy…read moreand excited to go each day. Highly recommend!

Great daycare. My son has a great time and his teachers are fantastic with him. I also enjoy being…read moreable to log in and watch him from the app during the day.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! It's so hard to trust a daycare these days but after meeting with Patricia and…read moreCarla for the first time, my husband and I had a great feeling about them. My daughter warmed up so easily. I can't say enough great things about Patricia and Carla. They are genuinely caring, trustworthy women and provide such a loving and educational environment for our daughter. Our daughter is always so happy at drop-off that she doesn't even turn around for a second look! We love getting the picture updates and projects they complete at daycare. We are moving away and so incredibly sad to be leaving otherwise she'd be there for years! And the price is very reasonable-- they provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

We love Patricia and Carla! They are wonderful people and amazing daycare providers and I highly…read morerecommend them if you are look for a daycare for your little one. They truly care about the children and treat them with love and kindness. My son has a great time with them and he has learned so many great things at daycare. Our family is so glad to have met them.