I cannot speak for the program and the teachers. I am only speaking from walking into the place…read more The front staff was very stand-off ish. I walked in and asked for some information for my twins and they said they didn't have any but that I could make an appointment to do a walk through. They didn't smile and were speaking very monotone. While the building and place was beautiful, it's important to remember that your front staff are extremely important in setting a tone of the business. I did not do a walk through and went someplace else for my twins preschool.

Love this school! We moved here from California at the beginning of the school year. At that time…read morethey didn't have an opening so I put my daughter on the waiting list. The next week they called me and they were able to find a spot for her. I am so thankful they did! My daughter is three years old. They are learning the alphabet, how to write and tracing their names. Every day she comes home talking about all her friends in the class and all the things she's learned. She asks everyday if are going. Miss Megan is so kind and has so much fun with the kids. The facility is also brand-new and everything is very clean and well taken care of. They are also very affordable. I Highly recommend.

Our kids attended Robyn's Nest for the last 3 years and we loved it!!! Robyn, the teachers and…read morestaff are all incredible, kind, and attentive. We were well informed about what was happening in the classroom and our kids' progress in learning the material presented. Anytime we had concerns, they were addressed professionally and timely. The center is clean, organized, and welcoming. We honestly loved our time there and both kids were well prepared for kindergarten and beyond. We highly recommend Robyn's Nest!!!

The ten months I worked at Robyns nest was quite the experience to say the least. If you enjoy…read moreworking to the point of burnout, constant physical and mental exhaustion, as well as never ending work place drama this is definitely the place for you. The children are about the only good thing about this place. The owner (Robyn) shows constant favoritism to her own daughter (Angel) that works here, her sister (Ladonna), and the few employees that she likes/ that have worked there for years. Her daughter (Angel) who is not even qualified to work here is allowed to do the bare minimum(causing other classrooms to go without and other people to do her job), runs personal errands on the clock, she watches her own child on the clock(other employees have also had to help watch her daughter while working), she does her own personal school work on the clock, sits in the office doing personal tasks rather than working, leaves for longer periods of time than her allotted break times, shows up late, "isn't allowed to be in the bathroom for too long because she forgets what shes doing/ where she is" (Robyns own words), wears whatever she wants while the rest of us follow a dress code. Other employees are expected to pick up Angel's slack and not say anything about it, yet Robyn has fired other people on the spot for the same thing. Ladonna the cook does not follow food safety policies, consistently leaves food uncovered in the fridge after cooking it, freezes, de-thaws, and re-freezes food. Claims things on the menu are homemade but in reality they are pre-made items. Uses the microwave to cook 90% of the food, walks around the center with the same gloves on that shes uses to prepare the food. Has served expired food as well as raw food on multiple occasions. Does not provide enough food for the kids to have a full portion or second helpings. Shows up late and leaves early almost every single day, and complains about doing her job constantly. Robyn will consistently brag about how much money she has and all the things she buys/ trips she goes on but wont give her employees raises or incentives to stay or offer healthcare benefits or any benefits really. If you are sick or have to call out she will shame you for it and show no sympathy or understanding, but allows her own daughter to call out whenever she feels like it. Will allow her favorite employees to accrue PTO but would cash out my PTO on almost every single paycheck to the point I had negative PTO hours. Robyn will make a set of rules for one classroom but certain people are exempt from those rules. She does not accommodate children that show signs of being on the spectrum or that may have a disability instead she will just kick them out of the center. Working here took a huge toll on my mental health, despite working extremely hard day after day I was never shown any gratitude or appreciation instead I was treated as the "less than" employee because I was simply not a part of her favorites. Even though I was considered a "lead teacher" I was not allowed to make any decisions about the classroom I worked in, had my ideas turned down, and was not recognized as a good employee ever. Robyn is an extremely greedy, selfish and unappreciative employer and expects this job to be your only priority when this business is not her priority in the slightest. She is the worst manager I have ever encountered in my entire life. I will sincerely miss the children I cared for but I will not miss working here, and do not recommend this place for employment at all for anyone.

My daughter has been going to Rainbow since February of this year (2019). We love it! Any issues we…read morehave told them, they try their best to fix. My daughter loves her main teacher, Alisha (so do we). And as learned to do so much in their early head start program. She's 18 months old, and knows how to use crayons correctly (and knows the colours names!), can say over 30 words and over 6 sentences with 3 words or more. she also has learned some of her ABC's and with help can count to 10.

administration doesn't know what they're doing, it's nothing but toxic teachers bullying children…read more they yell, and do art all day. there is no circle or carpet time. children are not being taught, there's a few good teachers but administrators would rather be friends with certain teachers and gossip and tease other teachers. there children are nasty cause the teachers are like that. I truly hope they can become better, such a great place and it's truly being ran down. such a bummer con Spokane doesn't have a lot of childcare as it is.

Having worked in early learning for over 10 years, I'm truly impressed by this childcare center…read more The staff is knowledgeable, caring, and clearly committed to best practices in early childhood education. The environment is warm, well-run, and supportive of children's growth and development. I trusted this center enough to recommend it to my daughter for my two grandchildren, which says everything. Highly recommend.

2 months pregnant, I put my unborn child on the waiting list which was written in a college ruled…read morenotebook or equivalent for 5 months after she was born or about 13/14 months in advance. I was told there shouldn't be a problem getting her in as I wasn't too far down on the list for that month. When it came closer to needing daycare (August) and not hearing from them, I called to confirm arrangements. They said they didn't have availability and to check back next year! I told them I was on the waitlist list since last summer. Their excuse was other moms who have children there take precedence. What really likely happened is they lost the list in their relocation and never admitted to it. Fast forward, I follow up in the fall, the new year, and again I called back in the summer and I asked what place I was in line and the gave me a number that was way further down then what I started with. Never did hear from them. Disorganized, irresponsible and unprofessional.

We love Kindercare. They have been a great help in our children's development! I love seeing my…read moredaughter and son get a little better at expressing themselves and what they need everyday. For the most part our children look forward to going to daycare, my daughter especially is excited to see her friends everyday. They always do a craft everyday, which I know my kids really enjoy. I love hearing my kids sing the songs they learn in school while we're driving in the car. Overall it's been a great experience for us.

My 3 nephews and 1 niece attend this facility. They are learning so much. They are happy and the…read moredirector of the facility keeps parents informed of not only their improvements but any problems that occur. They all sing the praises of their teachers and tell me Ms. Lynda is always so happy and nice. I love this facility. Thank you kindercare.

When returning to the workforce after being home with my kids for about 3 years I must have toured…read moreand interviewed about 25 daycares in the area. I randomly came upon The Cottage one day while driving, I stopped in and was greeted by Dana, the then owner, she was more than happy to give me a tour and introduce me to the teachers each of my children would have. I was instantly in love with the place, it is a school atmosphere, they don't just stick 20 kids in a room and let them go buckwild. Since then The Cottage has been taken over by new owners, Elle and Dustin, who are amazing and very diligent in dealing with any needs or concerns you have. The school has been recently renamed to The Cottage Education and Learning Acadamy, because it is more than just a daycare. Each class has curriculum type schedules, which include Science and Spanish, and parents are always informed of what is being worked on that particular week to keep it going at home. The teachers are amazing and always have the child's best interest at heart. If you are looking for the best school in the area, The Cottage is worth your time to stop and tour. Of course it costs a little more than your average day care, but isn't that the point, it isn't your average daycare! Children remember and learn the most in their youngest years and will carry their experiences with them forever, why not give them the best you can and you will find that at The Cottage!

This daycare is absolutely amazing. All the teachers and staff are fantastic. They are great with…read morethe kiddos. My son always has a hard time with dropping him off in the morning, his teachers would always soothe him and try to distract him with something fun to calm him down. They have an amazing curriculum and are always doing art projects and singing songs and having a great time while learning. They also send home pictures almost daily of your little one and give you a daily report. They also have school pictures 2 times a year and every so often will have a spirit week with fun daily themes that my son loved. Would definitely recommend this daycare to anyone.

Teachers are well-trained and attentive to their students. They respond appropriately to any…read morebehavioral issues with the children and use it as an opportunity to educate the child. They have a great curriculum too! My daughter was taught how to count to 30 in Spanish and worked with phonics and reading before she was four years old. I also received regular photos, feedback and updates as to her activities for the day. A really great school!

We are coming into our third year at Smart start with my three year old. I have nothing, but great…read morethings to say about the school. They are very communicative throughout the day. We have loved all the teaching staff and directors. My son has learned so much since he has started, including socialization with children his age. We will continue his path at Smart Start until he goes into kindergarten.

Smart Start Learning Academy has been the perfect choice for our kiddo. They run such a structured…read moreand nurturing program here. Our little guy has grown leaps and bounds and he feels safe and comfortable to thrive here. The teachers and staff are so genuine and patient and kind with the kids . I can't say enough how reassuring it is to leave your little one with people who actually like their job and enjoy working with kids and helping them grow and achieve! So thankful to have found them.