Kindercare - Chambers Street, Eugene, Oregon…read more At its core, Kindercare is a great concept for what childcare should look like. I really appreciate the app, which allows parents to receive updates, pictures, and messages about their child's day. It helps me feel more connected to my children and reassured while I'm away from them. I also appreciate the fun events and age-appropriate curriculum Kindercare provides. Unfortunately, my experience at the Chambers Street location in Eugene has been very different from what I believe Kindercare is capable of providing. In my opinion, this location needs significant changes in staffing, leadership, and the way certain situations involving children and parents are handled. My biggest concern has been the leadership. I have had several experiences with the director, Naz, that have left me feeling that communication and professionalism are inconsistent, and that she can be unprofessional and unpleasant in her interactions. I have also personally witnessed interactions that concerned me regarding how children are spoken to and treated, particularly when parents are not immediately present. I have heard similar concerns from other children, although I recognize that children's accounts should be taken seriously but also carefully evaluated. I have also experienced repeated situations where I was asked to pick up my child because of staffing or classroom-capacity issues. This has happened often enough that it has caused problems with my employment and made reliable childcare extremely difficult. Parents should be able to have confidence that their childcare arrangements will remain dependable unless there is a legitimate emergency or safety concern. Another issue I have noticed is inconsistency in how children are disciplined. There have been situations where children appeared to receive different consequences for similar behavior, which can feel unfair and confusing to both children and parents. I have also seen children being sent to sit in the director's office as a form of discipline. I believe the center should review whether its disciplinary practices are age-appropriate, consistent, and focused on helping children learn and regulate their behavior. I want to emphasize that many of the teachers and staff members are genuinely wonderful. My concern is not that everyone working there is doing a poor job. In fact, I believe many employees are doing their best in a difficult environment. The larger issue appears to be staffing levels and the amount of attention each child can realistically receive. In the older children's classrooms, I have seen children attempt to get an adult's attention when they are being bullied or picked on and not receive timely attention. In the infant and toddler rooms, I have also witnessed situations where multiple children were crying for extended periods while staff appeared overwhelmed and unable to respond to everyone. I have seen babies wanting to be held or comforted and toddlers needing attention or diaper changes while staff were occupied with other children. I understand that childcare can be extremely demanding and that staff members cannot immediately respond to every child every second. However, when an entire classroom appears overwhelmed, I believe that is a staffing and management issue that needs to be addressed. I truly believe Kindercare has the potential to provide excellent childcare, and many of the employees at this location clearly care about the children. However, the Chambers Street location needs meaningful changes. I would strongly encourage Kindercare management to review staffing ratios, classroom supervision, disciplinary practices, parent communication, and the leadership at this location. Most importantly, parents need to feel confident that their children are safe, heard, cared for, and treated fairly when they are not there to advocate for them. That should be the highest priority of any childcare center.

It is clear that the people in charge here are very passionate and dedicated to making this place…read moregreat for kids, and they are incredibly welcoming to new families. I was amazed. The director and assistant director, as well as the lead teacher of our kids' classroom were all great. It was ultimately not a great fit for us, but still, it is rare to see many people in this industry as positive and dedicated as at this kindercare.

We have been at McKenzie Montessori for the past 4 years and have been very happy with our time…read morethere. Both of my kids, now 5 and 8, went through their preschool years at MMI. Thanks to the teachers there, my daughter my potty trained by 2 and has formed life long friendships. The curriculum is always adjusting to fit her needs and she is reading and ready to head into Kindergarten. I am so grateful to the team at MMI for being our safe place during these formative years. We will be back for carnivals and fundraisers and will be lifelong supporters. Thank you!!

both my sons have gone here since they were infants, both 8 and 3. such a positive experience for…read morethem both, from potty training to just an overall great learning environment.

We were desperate to find care for our 4 month old since multiple daycares were not taking any new…read moreenrollments. I reached out to Kindercare because they had openings and arranged an appointment to visit. We arrived early and as we were waiting to go in we watch another classroom playing outside. As the two teacher started lining up the kids to go inside one kiddo was not paying attention and one of the teachers walked over to him and grabbed his arm. I was absolutely mortified! and frankly in shock. I expected her to get down to eye level and speak to him. I would say this classroom was not older then 4 years old so of course he was not paying attention. My husband and I looked at each other and I said NO way so we left. I am so thankful no one gave me instructions before hand because I would have never have seen what I did. I found out later they don't let you in for tours it's all done virtually....

I found this school during Covid and it was my only option. The tuitions $1400 for a 2 year old…read more They had tons of openings and I was curious as to why... my daughter was only here 2 weeks. She came home with a rash and no one even said a word to me! No cream was applied because as soon as I put cream on it it was gone the next day. My daughter wasn't really interacted with and I know this because everyday when I would pick her up her hair was out. She only rips it out when she's not being watched. She was in a good mood maybe 2 times when I got her. So I started to worry because parents can't go in at all. You can see from the app what they eat and when they nap which is helpful. But I just felt for the amount I was paying the care wasn't up to par. Also when trying to get my daughter enrolled it was a disaster I was contacted by 2 different people saying they were the director. Then one demanded payment before my daughter started then at the end of the month they tried to say I didn't pay! Very disorganized in the office from my experience. To top it off I showed up to get my daughter one day and was asked why I came early? With that being said, I switched my daughter to something that makes more sense and feels right. I attached the photos of the "arts and projects " they did while she was there. One of the Papers is somebody's college schedule... 4 of the papers are just my kid drawing with one color on a page.

The Book Nook is the very best! Our kiddo loves Ms. Jenny and was instantly comfortable from day…read moreone - which was abnormal at the time for this pandemic-born baby skeptical of nearly everyone. Since going to school at the Book Nook for the past year, our daughter has grown in so many ways, especially in her confidence in tryilng new things and comfortability in new environments. She also loves the summer camps! I feel the cost for the quality of care, attention, communication and safety of this preschool is extremely reasonable. Cannot recommend Ms. Jenny enough!

This is an amazing preschool. Miss Jenny, the teacher has taken in my little precious 3 1/2…read moreyear-old daughter under her wing and she is thriving; in just under three months. I am amazed at the skills and education My daughter is receiving on the daily. I couldn't ask for a better situation, Teacher and education for her. She is excited every day to go to school and loves her teacher and classmates. The classroom is clean, inviting, colorful, and very resourceful. Miss Jenny's approach is very loving, kind, and nurturing. The arts and crafts are amazing and truly remarkable. I am impressed each week at my daughter's new abilities, and the new ways she is expressing herself. It's hard to leave your little one in the hands of someone but I promise you this is a very safe place. I highly recommend this preschool for your potty trained 3-6.5 year old.

CCM has allowed my daughter to grow, thrive and blossom at her own pace through positive…read moremotivation, hard work, and creating an environment which embraces independence. She started at this location at 3.5 years old, this year is her very last year (kindergarten). During this time she has learned about grammar, mathematics, kindness, respect, how to ask for help, how to offer help, reading, phonetic spelling, telling time and so much more! I write this review as a very proud momma. She wouldn't be where she is today, academically, intellectually, and socially if it wasn't for the hard working and dedicated teachers at Children's Choice. This school is the best thing that could have happened for our family.

Not professional communication, nor consistent policy. I am sure my review will receive a retort in…read moredefense of their practices, rather than graceful consideration and indication this business (not school) is run poorly. My son was first ready for enrollment months ago (with indication of refundable deposit) -- his enrollment was botched and switched among multiple locations. I told the company I wanted my son to choose the school (with FULL confirmation from the owner a deposit would be refundable if he did not like the school and instructors). Aside from my own intuition to not enroll him, I went ahead. Days-prior, we experienced a COVID scare and I disenrolled him. Upon resurgence of COVID (and upon my son's request), I disenrolled him after giving it a few days. We received a total of less than one week of instruction for $750. Tell me if you think this sounds ethical. Not only have other parents discussed similar issues with this school, but staff has as well. I would not recommend this school for anyone interested in a true Montessori school interested in community and consistent with policy.

Down to earth private school. Focuses on teaching the kids to be good people. They focus on a…read morevirtue of the month. The older kids are encouraged to be leaders by running a school carnival, leading 'family groups', being buddies with younger students, and taking turns being crossing guards. They build school community by having a school play, a Christmas concert and a jog-a-thon that the entire school participates in. The middle school has a non-cut volleyball, basketball, and track team. My kids switched from a local public school due to bullying. While not perfect, the academics are much more rigorous, and bullying is much, much less than at the public school we came from. The school staff knows my kids' names, teachers care if my kids are absent, and help them keep track of missing work. My kids get personal attention and don't get lost in the shuffle since it is a smaller school.

Saint Paul Parish School has been such a gift to our family. It is small enough that we quickly…read morefelt a part of something, from the Principal knowing and greeting each individual child and parent by name in the morning, to the front office administrators taking a genuine interest in how they can help, to some of the best and kindest teachers I have met who love these kids enough to attend kids' sporting events on their days off. It is more than a school; it is a true community. As someone who joined the school just hoping to give my kids a personalized, high-quality education in a safe environment, we have been so pleasantly gifted so much more. I highly encourage anyone interested or curious to take a tour!

The teachers, support staff and administrators are WONDERFUL. It is a different level of attention…read moreand care than I have ever experienced in my 14 years of being a parents of 3! I love the Montessori principles, but this school is truly special. 2 of my children have gone there. Both kids have completely different personalities, and yet they both flourished there!

Our son recently graduated from U of O and the tutoring he received from the Learning Center was…read moreexcellent! We have used this tutoring center for two years and they really helped our son not only in tutoring but went above and beyond and helped him register for classes. We are indebted to all the tutors and owners of this facility. We would highly recommend this business to any student/ parent. Being 9 hours away this gave us peace of mind to know that he was in good hands. Thank you Learning Center!