Don't judge a book by its cover…read more.... This is not your fancy school. It's not a big newer building. It's not a place you'll pay a mortgage for your child to go to but that's OK because they LOVE your children here! All the staff have been here for a while so turn over is not something to worry about. As a former daycare/preschool supervisor I am skiddish where I leave my own children. This place is awesome! I love them all esp the Director Tracy! She's hilarious and eased any worry I had. I am so happy I was able to put my child here. She loved it. She cried the first week because of the new house, new state, new school and let's face it kids that little don't do well with change but after that she loved going here!

My little girl started in July of last year. She has loved it here! The staff is so professional…read moreand care for my daughter and the other children in such an exceptional way! I would recommend this daycare/preschool to any parent in the Vancouver area! They actually have a curriculum that they follow! My child learns a different letter every week and they have so many fun events/special touches! Thank you so much for your care!!

The Goddard School in Salmon Creek is amazing. The teachers helped my little guy break out of his…read moreshyness and learn how to make friends. He loves going to school, and asks to stay. The team is always responsive to our requests and needs and always, always puts well well being of kids first. Teachers are valued, respected, and a collaborative part of the leadership team. And, it shows. They're comfortable bring up ideas or concerns, and are greeted with responsiveness. This is the cleanest childcare facility I've ever seen in my life. This is also the only place that I trust my child to go during the pandemic. they already cleaned and sanitized more than any place I've ever seen. Now that's even amplified. Not only does the whole staff love my little boy, and he loves them... Not only have they helped him grow socially and emotionally... Not only does he love going to school everyday... Not only is it's a collaborative team where teachers are actually valued, respected, and listened to... But. I will never forget the night my mother-in-law passed suddenly. Because of the team's responsiveness, I never worried about if I would be able to get ahold of him during a constantly changing situation. It's not only that. I actually felt comfort knowing that I could reach out to them at any point, get a response, and that response would be to fully support my child and my family in any way possible. This school is truly amazing.

Wonderful staff & excellent leadership! My kids have been attending the Goddard School Salmon Creek…read morefor about 5 years and it has been the best experience. They love school and it's a great feeling knowing how happy they are there.

Look no further--this place truly feels like an extension of family. From day one, I felt warmly…read morewelcomed into a community that lives its philosophy of learning through play. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, allowing students to suggest topics they're curious about, and the school supports these interests with genuine enthusiasm. The staff excels at helping children through transitions, fostering emotional growth and resilience. Snacks are provided, and families bring lunch from home. Expect plenty of outdoor time--there's a beautiful patio that serves as an extension of the classroom, encouraging exploration and creativity. This was my son's very first school, and I'll be forever grateful for the WSU family!

From the owner: Three years ago the WSU Vancouver Childcare Development Program closed. Innovative Services NW, a…read morelocal nonprofit organization is opening the doors again beginning October 2nd. The program utilizes Creative Curriculum while developing skills in literacy, mathematics, physical, cognitive, and social emotional areas. The program as open enrollment for students 2.5 to 5 years old. Please reach out for more information or a tour. Contact information Main line: (360)546-9069 Email: enrollmentWSU@innovativeservicesnw.org

I highly recommend Kiddie Academy of Salmon Creek. I did months of research and upon meeting John…read morethe Owner at the Welcome Center in January we enrolled our little guy. We patiently waited for construction to finish and received updates throughout the entire process, John is really big on communication! Prior to opening we met Lindsey the Academy Director who we see daily along with John. They are both amazing greeting us by name each morning with a smile and saying good bye every evening. The center is full of top notch teachers who are accommodating and care about all the kids at KA and know each of their names. My one year old son LOVES going to "school" everyday and on the days he's having a "moment" there's always a staff member with open arms to give him a good snuggle and put a smile on his face. The environment is clean, organized, safe and nurturing. We receive a daily activity report with pictures, video and blurb about what he was learning. Not to mention I can log in to the cameras all day long through a secure parent portal. Each room has an age appropriate curriculum and learning toys. One of my sons favorite parts of the day is outdoor time where the littles have a dedicated play area. His other favorite part is food, what toddler doesn't love food. KA serves a wide variety of foods and encourages family style dinning where my little one is learning to use utensils. Since KA has opened they have exceeded my expectations and I'll never send my little one anywhere else.

They will secure their bag no matter what. We had a bullying issue and took our kiddo out with…read moreshort notice. My kiddo was 4, other kiddos made her feel uncomfortable for being "too brown". Other parents were not notified. I wasn't impressed. The staff is not trained on how to handle social emotional learning. I wish it worked out, just wasn't pleased with the care with such a high cost. Per contract, we had to pay for the next month because we didn't give a 30 day notice. It was more important to withdraw her as we saw this took a toll on her confidence and comfort in a learning environment. Thousands of dollars to waste in our experience, making something work that wasn't working.

What a breath of fresh air!…read more I called this center, which happens to be minutes from the freeway, and minutes from my house, and spent a good 15 minutes on the phone with the director getting information. I eventually was able to come in for a tour. The lobby was organized, clean and quiet. I liked that the lobby was accessible, but the rooms were all keypad locked. The director stopped everything she was doing, and took me on a tour of the two infant rooms. She stayed with me, introduced the staff in each room and showed me all the things/forms/ and answered all my questions. She was quite informative and personable. They have a great system for communication with parents. Each of the rooms had infants who were doing various things (Sleeping/eating/playing/just hanging out) which made me feel like my child's needs could be addressed, not matter what they were. Each baby was content, and seemed like they were comfortable. The cribs were clean, the room was organized (but lived in). I was happy that they had organic based baby food, and were open to whatever schedule worked for my son. They also have great security policies in place. I'm so relieved to have a place that I can take my son for child care, if needed! Thank you!

I've had my children attending Kindercare for the past 2 plus years now. I had one of my children…read morestart in the infant room and work her way up. All of my children have been nothing but loved and taken care of every minute of every single day. This place is family. It's home outside of home. I see these wonderful ladies at the front every single morning and evening ready to help in anyway they can! Or just smile at you while you come through the door. My husband and I were brand new to the area and I can truthfully say, we found family within this Kindercare. Salmon creek Kindercare is by far the BEST daycare my children could receive. Not only have my children learned so much from these wonderful teachers but they also are so structured which is by far the best. If you're looking for a place where your children will feel safe and loved, it's here!

We love little acorn! My daughter has been attending the Sunshine class this year, and teacher…read moreLindsay and Jamie are amazing!

We love Little Acorn! My daughter is in her 3rd and final year this year. She absolutely LOVES…read moregoing to school. The teachers have all been amazing, and we really enjoy all the extra things they do throughout the year such as Santa's Workshop. Highly recommend if you're looking for preschool for your little one!

We are very pleased with Lakeshore Learning Center! From the staff to the curriculum everything is…read moretop notch. Previous to the school opening, our daughter had only been watched by us or a couple of family members. So transitioning to a school or childcare facility was definetly a learning curve. The teachers really spent the extra time with our daughter that was needed to help to help with the transition. Really caring and nurturing to her. I feel that real positive relationships are being formed. Great environment to learn. Clean and bright. Safe and personal. I would highly recommend this facility.

Our first experience with childcare outside of our home was with Lakeshore Learning Center. Our…read moreeldest joined when he was 4 and our youngest, 2.5. We primarily have worked with Ms. Kristina, Ms. Gaby and Ms. Journey. Seeing that this was a new experience for us, there were a lot of reservations I had about this new chapter; as with any parent, I was scared that they would not receive that attention they need, the level of care, etc. The teachers at Lakeshore Learning Center quickly put my anxiety at ease after seeing how they took my children under their wing, looked after and genuinely cared about their growth and wellbeing. Each teacher has a warmth to them which makes it very clear that they are there for your kids as both a teacher and friend. I was/am impressed by their structured daily routine and how they keep the children engaged with art, science, dance, song, sensory, etc. The center itself is clean, well organized and operated with kind people. Also, I cannot say enough about how pre-K at Lakeshore really provides the essential tools for Kindergarten readiness. We are thankful and blessed to be attending Lakeshore Learning Center. Thank you for all the love you have shown our kiddos!

this daycare offers the peace of mind a parent should expect from a facility that provides care for…read moretheir child . you get pictures from their playful activities and notifications from feedings an diaper changes . if there is an accident they will call you immediately . I value their professionalism and communication. My 7 year old son who is challenged used to attend this daycare before he entered school but this is where my 11 month old is going now and it's the best . when it come to dependability , consistency, and safety, then this is the place for you !

I rarely leave a one star review, but this childcare center has been absolutely unresponsive. I've…read morenever witnessed such a lack of any customer service whatsoever.

So thankful this school exists. Put two kids through Gardner - the older one is thriving both…read moresocially and academically as he enters high school, and the younger one has one year left here. The small class sizes create incredible opportunity to be seen and heard by all of the staff. My kids love school, and love learning. My kids have learned what it means to be part of a close knit caring community that roots for you, and how to show up and be there for their friends. At the end of the day, my family believes this is the most important gift to give our kids as they grow up - and so we are so eternally grateful to call ourselves Gardnerinos. If you're reading these reviews trying to determine if Gardner is the best option for your child, don't trust me. Or any other review here or elsewhere. Please pick up the phone, come for a tour, ask to talk to actual parent references. This is a community that's passionate about it's kids and the world we're raising them into.

Our child attended Gardner for four years, preschool through first grade. We loved this school for…read morea long time and still think highly of many teachers, families and kids. Unfortunately, we completely lost confidence in its leadership. First grade was a disaster. An inexperienced teacher was put in charge with inadequate oversight. Parents raised concerns about classroom management, kids not having enough time to eat, cleanliness, bullying, an angry and intimidating environment, physical handling/restraint of students and academics. There wasn't even a clearly established curriculum until parents began demanding answers about what our kids were being taught and how progress was being measured. Our child went from loving school to having sleep problems, anxiety and major behavioral changes. At one point our child was hiding behind a classroom door and under desks crying during an activity involving sewing and hot irons because they were afraid of being poked or burned. We raised serious concerns directly with Head of School Courtney Tomlinson and told her in writing that the problems were affecting our child at home and were "increasing intensity quickly." Other parents were raising concerns too. It took parents organizing, demanding answers, discussing withholding tuition and pulling our kids before the teacher was finally placed on leave and removed. What happened afterward destroyed our remaining confidence. Getting straight answers was difficult. Communications were long on words and short on information. Parents asked for an open community discussion that never happened, while the Board publicly backed Courtney. Less than half of the students are returning next year. Families leave for different reasons, but that level of turnover speaks volumes. Gardner has wonderful teachers and families. They aren't why we left. We told the Board we would not return with Courtney as Head of School and would reconsider if leadership changed. If you're considering Gardner, talk privately to current AND former parents. We wish we had.