My daughter just started here at the beginning of this year. With any transition for a toddler it…read morecan be difficult but so far she has enjoyed her time in preschool and the teachers have been kind and patient with her. I was actually pleasantly surprised at how quickly she transitioned to the new school. We really love the staff, both teachers and administrators. They are sweet people always smiling and ready to help, they are also very professional. I am especially grateful that kids don't have to be potty trained, she is 3 and still having some accidents, but there's no pressure. It's a good learning environment in many ways. We also love the outside area, it has a good size playground. My daughter loves, loves, loves to swing. The site is very secure and clean. I love that they pray with the kids, and learn from the Bible. My son is at Anthem Christian School next door and it's very convenient to drop them off together! Plus once my baby is two I can take her to daycare here too, again avoiding extra hassle. And there's a sibling discount. We are very happy with both schools.

My little one attended this preschool and we had an extremely negative experience. I sat through a…read morehalf day with my toddler and they seemed to not have enough staff support in the classroom. A teacher could not leave at any point without being out of ratio, which is very concerning given how young the kids are. (Example: a toddler who was already potty trained asked to go potty and was told they put a pull up on her so they didn't need to take her and put them out of ratio) The teacher for the 2 year olds seemed very dry and gave very little verbal praise during activities. Nothing about the instruction or preschool aspect of it seemed to be very stimulating. (no singing or excitement) In addition, the toys outside were mostly either very dirty or just broken, even right at the beginning of the day. Teachers didn't play games or interact with children unless it was for help or cry. Granted what they charge a week, this place is 100% not worth it.

I love love love this preschool! First I have to say that I've looked at a few different…read morepreschool/childcare options in the area and it is EXTREMELY affordable for what you get. It is Montessori style which we love because it creates a very calm environment for the kids. Montessori means all educational toys, that are low stimulus (no lights, sounds and limited plastic), and lots of functional learning toys like pitcher's with water and little cups to practice life skills. My daughter has been there for over a year now and she only cried one day at drop off when it was her last day before summer! She was so sad she couldn't go all summer long! They have a HUGE outdoor play space with a tricycle track and play houses and they even have rainboots so the kids can play outside even on rainy days if it isn't too wet. My daughter tells me everyday that she played outside and she loves circle time before lunch where they read and sing songs together. My favorite thing about this school is the instructors, they are SOO patient, kind, and gentle with the kids. I've seen how they respond to kids throwing a fit or having a meltdown and it is with love, hugs, and respect. I have never seen any of their instructors yell, or punish a child they just gently remind the kids of the rules. And they have a great ratio of kids to instructors usually around 6-8 kids per teacher. If you are looking for childcare with an emphasis on learning this is definitely the place for you! And i believe there are four spots open because a few kids graduated into kindergarten this year! I will let you know the interior is a little run down because it is an older facility but it is always clean and tidy, and it is one of the most affordable options. Also they work with the kids on writing and learning letters and letter sounds so I know my daughter will be ready for kindergarten in two years if not reading before then. Can't say enough great things about their learning/teaching philosophy. I worked in childcare for a few years and I know the most important thing is teachers who love the kids they work with and will treat them as individuals and with kindness, and you get exactly that at Pegasus. PS. Plus they have a fish tank which my daughter loves, and birds that visit from time to time that are pretty cool!

Great spot!!! My son and I love it!! What a bummer though, I came by today with my son and it was…read moreshut down.... TVs are gone... I hope they open up somewhere else

Excellent caring teachers, working to support students in their growth. Teachers go the extra mile…read moreto ensure students have what they need. Miss Rita is wonderful and works very well with the children. She has a natural way of keeping the children's attention and as we know It Can be challenging with this age! I am appreciative of their care and attention.

The support staff and teachers are amazing. My daughter truly enjoys going and even asks to go on…read moreweekends!

I have my two boys enrolled in Salinas; 3 yr and 18 month old. They love it! My 3 year old gets…read moreupset when I pick him up! He loves his teachers and the activities. I drop them off comfortably, knowing that my boys are having fun. Also the app!!! Amazing! I can actually ask them about their day and show them their own pictures when I pick them up. Love !

Don't trust Laura or Lori with your babies! Yes, the actual teachers in your child's room is nice,…read morebut their bosses are heartless and don't have the kids best interest at heart. many teachers are let go, because they speak up. Don't be fooled by the app. Ask what their food servings are and how much your child is actually eating. It's easy to capture a couple of pictures and make things seem fine. Talk to the teachers. Ask Laura why there are always new teachers. Our babies can't defend themselves or speak up. As parents, it's hard to trust anyone with our little ones. I regret ever enrolling my kids.

If I could put zero stars I would. This is a horrible environment for children. Most of the staff…read moreis unqualified not to mention the current Principal. The current Principal does not know how to run a school. Kids get harassed/bullied by other kids and the staff does nothing but continue to allow the disrespect/harassment. At times they get involved but not to help the issue but to make it worse. I had heard really good things about this school but come to find out it's the opposite. Staff has favorites and if your kids don't fall into that category they allow bullying and harassment. If you want your kids to be bullied and disrespected by all means sign them up. It's not worth the money or investment. Protect your kids. DO NOT SEND THEM TO THIS SCHOOL!!

This is a horrible school to send your children not even over exaggerating. The teachers don't even…read moreneed to have a teaching credential to teach so why are you wasting all that money for a education . The staff is very disrespectful I found out one of the members in the office was yelling and disrespecting my child for being ill . And the environment is like a prison for children I'm glad I took my child out of this horrible school and

The co-op preschool is such a wonderful experience for parents and children! If you are able to…read moremanage a co-op program (that probably means you have one non-working parent, a flexible work schedule, or family like a retired grandparent in the area that can help), it is a great preschool and way to build community! The teachers and staff work really hard and care about the kids, and you'll learn a lot as a parent too.

I recommend The Parent. My child learned so much their. Teacher Vicky is an awesome, very patient…read morewith the children. Teacher Vicky loves her job and children. It's difficult to come across teacher's like her now a day's. The program definitely reminds me of the old school days. I would definitely recommend the parent center.

I have a million terrible things to say about this place. And while I could, I will only say this…read more Barbara cancelled my childcare with less than a weeks notice. She said she was no longer watching infants, but my child is 18 months old and is a toddler. She closes MANY days and even takes a vacation and requires you to pay. When the school districts close for weather she closed with little to no notice, despite not being anywhere near flooding or having any loss of electricity. Don't send your children here. She is rude and condescending. Heather her adult daughter was always sweet and my daughter will miss her. I will gladly never see Barbara's bitter scowl again.

We have been at A Happy Daycare for 3 and half years now…read more Our oldest started there in 2021 when she was 2 years old. She loved going and came back every day very excited and happy. Heather creates fun age related educational activities for the kids and by the time she went to TK she already had such great letter and number recognition that it helped her to thrive and adapt very well to a bigger school and she was well on her way to reading and writing. She still talks about her friends and the fun she had from her time there. They also do fun themes for every season and do arts and crafts and stories around those themes, keeping the kids engaged so every day is not the same. Both my kids have loved when they do garden themed activities, planting sunflowers or pumpkins that they watch grow) Our youngest started when she was under a year old. She is still really enjoying her time there and did from the start. She never seemed upset to be dropped off when she was very little and was very happy every day at pick up. She is almost 3 now and loves it so much that she wants to go even on weekends. They are very convenient for year round working parents as they are rarely closed outside of public holidays(they take only a few days off a year and give very advance notice so you can plan ahead if you need find other care). They also don't have a strict drop off time which I really appreciate for the days I need to bring my kids in around 10 instead of early morning. My kids have always felt safe and comfortable there. I highly recommend them and I am so happy we ended up here when we initially started search for childcare 3 years ago. Our time so far has been amazing!

I couldn't have sent my daughter to a better Preschool! You will not be disappointed! I love all…read morethe outdoor space, sincerity of all the staff, and how they take care of each students needs. Their teaching staff is so great and have so much experience. This school is truly a little hidden gem. Thanks for taking such great care of my daughter for the past 2 years!

I could not have asked for a better preschool for my children! Good Shepherd is the true definition…read moreof a play based preschool. Children truly learn by playing and doing and that is exactly what they have the opportunity to do every day. Both my daughters attended preschool at Good Shepherd and I recommend it to anyone looking for a preschool. The teachers all care so much about the children and you can tell they love their jobs! We love Good Shepherd!!

My kid loooooves going to Monica's. The projects they have the kids do is so fundamental and so…read morecute. My kid loves doing whatever project they've done that day, telling me about it in the car (the best he can), and putting it on our fridge once we get home. It's not just leaving your kids to be watched while you're working, Monica and her team are working with the children to teach them social skills, how to be independent, and so much more. Would definitely recommend Monica to anyone, especially those who are nervous about leaving their child while they're away. Monica and Carlos were very confident in caring for my child in any way he responded to being dropped off the first few days. Monica even let me know throughout the day how he was and gave me little updates each day on how he was adjusting. Before I knew it, he was running to her every drop off, forgetting to say bye to me . Needless to say, I'm so grateful to be able to have Monica care for my child!

Children love the daycare, and that the facility is clean, the food is nutritious, and the…read moreactivities are quality.. would totally recommend amazing care giver Monica

I went to Lutheran Church of Our Savior last Sunday. The service was a traditional Christain…read moreservice, which I enjoyed - no TV viewing or loud band. I was handed a pamphlet with the church information, service agenda, bible's readings, etc when I arrived. One of my favorite part of the service, was when the pastor, Rev. Scott Klemsz, asked the children to sit in front of the alter area and discuss the reading of the day. Kids can come up with most interesting unique questions and Rev Scott answered them all; in a way, that they can understand. During Communion, there is a choice to drink the sacramental wine from the communion goblet or individual cups. The members of the church were very nice to me. A couple of the members introduced themselves and invited me for coffee and treats after the service. I felt welcome. If you are looking for a Lutheran Church or want to open your spirit to something new and/or traditional, Lutheran Church of Our Savior is a good place to go to. I copied the following from the Lutheran Church of Our Savior's website... Bringing Christ to the Coast We believe that the entire Bible is God's inspired and inerrant Word. Based on this understanding of the Word of God, we believe, teach, and confess that Jesus, the Son of God, is the Savior of the World; that He was born of a virgin; lived a perfect, sinless life; died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins; rose physically from the dead so that we might also rise in both body and soul; and that He lives today as the only Lord of all. The Lutheran Church of Our Savior is dedicated to meeting the needs of our community and the changing lives through Jesus Christ. We are Redeemed, Renewed, and Make Alive through the Divine Service which is God's Service to us. The Divine Service is the service in which God offers His free gift of forgiveness of sins to us, poor,needy sinners. We receive, by the Holy Spirit, faith in Jesus through Holy Baptism. That faith is strengthened through the hearing of God's Sacred Word and receiving His Holy Body and Blood through the Lord's Supper. In this same Divine Service we give thanks and sacrifice to God for these gifts. We do so with our prayers of thanksgiving and praise, with hymns of worship that proclaim His glory and with our offerings. In all of this we are part of the eternal Holy Christian Church. We are Redeemed, Renewed, and Make Alive in Christ by the grace of God, through faith in Jesus by His Holy Spirit. We celebrate this in our Divine Service as is has and will be done forever. Jesus has also called us to be His witness in spreading the gospel to all people and serving others as He did. As faithful Christians, we strive to bring Jesus to the Salinas Valley and the world. Our members come from throughout the Central Valley. Our Savior is affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) and millions of confessional Lutherans worldwide.

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