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.

Although this is one of the few here locally to send your kids I wouldn't bother. They have had few…read moredirectors the past year now, and the current one is horrible. I first hand experience the way she treats her employees, with frustration. For being a Christian community she is not one. She has one worker with 20+ kids and the other with maybe 5+ how fair is that for the kids not getting the attention they need or being able to FOCUS on one? My child has asked me multiple times to not take them because how mean she is not the children but those who work there. Needs to be serious action to be taken.

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

Calming great school! Our daughter misses going. Teachers are understanding and professional.read more

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

We were looking around for an affordable daycare for our daughter when we came across little…read morefriends, they are wonderful! My daughter loves to go and they do so many arts and crafts. They also have special meals for the children on all the holidays. My daughter has learned so much in the last 6 months! The teachers are all amazing and so nice! Highly recommend and it's the not affordable I found in town close to the highway for easy access from prunedale.

This is a gem of a school! My child attended for two years and I am so pleased with the experience…read more The school environment is welcoming and fosters curiosity, learning, and discovery. The excitement with which my child talks about the day's work, and the enthusiasm for learning that has been instilled, are very encouraging. I truly appreciate the Montessori approach, especially the practical life aspect, which has positively shaped my child's day-to-day habits. I'm also grateful for school's effort to educate parents on the Montessori philosophy and methods, as there is a lot that I have been able to incorporate into my home life with positive results for my family. The teachers were continually patient and understanding with my child, who had long stretches of regularly getting upset during the drop-off time. I would highly recommend Auburn's House to any parent!

When beginning to plan our move from VA to CA, finding a non-traditional school was important to…read moreus. Our daughter had been in a traditional classroom preschool setting which included circle time, small group work, and play time. What we started to realize is that she was developing a dislike for learning. She would fuss and not want to stay if we ever arrived at school during circle time or small groups. As an educator and PhD candidate studying Education this really bothered me. Knowing about the Montessori method, I began to search for this curriculum as I felt it might be a better fit for my child. I found Auburn's House and have been so pleased. My daughter is excited to go to school again, and loves to tell us everything she is learning! At school, our daughter is taught in a manner that develops the whole-child. This is very important as we want her to be well-rounded and have a variety of interests. In addition, the school supports the emotional and social aspects of the child that is void in most other settings. This gives her the ability to become an independent learner and explore the world around her. The special attention to the emotional and social skills has turned our quiet and somewhat shy child into a confident and independent child. While we could go on for pages about the benefits of this type of education, especially for preschool age children, the best way to get an idea of what an AMAZING place this school is for children is to visit and watch the interactions between the students and the teachers. It is truly something I never could have imagined after my years in education. Ms. Auburn has a gift, and we have been so lucky to be able to reap the benefits of her gift. Each child is an individual and Ms. Auburn appreciates this and helps each individual to grow on his/her own path. This is so important to us as parents, and to me as an educator. I could not have chosen a better place for my child!

The pre school co op program at the Salinas Adult School is one of two accredited preschool…read moreprograms in Salinas. There is a professional staff in place and I have enjoyed attending this preschool with my child and have a second child starting the program later this year. I would not even look anywhere else for my preschool needs. The price is very fair and I've enjoyed all the friendships I've made through being involved at this school. A real asset to the community!

Worst school around. Signed my wife and kid up over 4 months ago, one of the first to sign up for…read moreoctober classes for pre school. When they showed up they were told we were not fully signed up because we havent paid. We were told to pay day of when signed up over the phone. Worst school. Terrible service. Made my wife and kids day the worst. Dont ever go to this terrible place.

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.

My family had the pleasure of having our three girls attend A Happy Daycare spanning over the last…read more10 years, beginning with the oldest who is now almost 11 and ending with our youngest who just started kindergarten. Barbara and Heather are simply amazing, from the love and care they give the children to the wonderful program they run, we always knew our girls were taken care of and in good hands. All three of our daughters were more than prepared to enter kindergarten and always enjoyed the daily lessons put together by Barbara and Heather. They did so many fun activities and art projects that fostered creativity and curiosity while also learning academic fundamentals, and often participated in gardening and outdoor activities. Having a dependable, safe, and nurturing environment to leave your child is what every parent is looking for and we found that with A Happy Daycare. In the 10 years we spent with them, not once did they close their doors for a personal "sick day" or change their hours. All holidays were clearly communicated in their contract and minimal, which was extremely helpful for our family's needs. Each of our daughters developed a loving and close bond with Barbara and Heather and it was evident how well they were cared for during their time at A Happy Daycare. Their dedication to their daycare children and families is unwavering and we were truly blessed to have them be part of raising our daughters.

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!

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

I love Sacred Heart School. My son has been attending it since preschool (he was in the first…read morepreschool class). The principal at the time suggested TK class for him since he was too young, which was the best thing we could do for him. He is now in fourth grade, doing great in all the subjects. The staff is wonderful, they really care about the kids there.

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!!

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.

Scott Rocks! Thanks for the great times. Don't miss out!read more