I couldn't recommend this school enough- not only did my child grow his social skills & emotional…read morereasoning, he was encouraged to develop at his own pace and became an avid reader by age 4. Kelsey is sensitive & conscious, and makes sure to include diverse curriculum and conversations (age appropriate of course) about cultural, physical, and socio-economical differences. She trusts the natural intuition of kids, and embraces their curiosity- even when getting into the "tough" territory. I always had complete faith in her to answer my precocious kid's surprise questions, that at times have caught me off guard, and we as a family learned many lessons from Kelsey's cool, calm, and kind way of approaching the world. My son is now almost 8 years old, and he consistently looks back at this time with Kelsey as some of his favorite memories.

This home based preschool is a beautiful blend of Montessori and Waldorf curriculum. Teacher…read moreKelsey's approach is gentle, holistic, and supportive, and she is well-organized with parent communication and calendars/administrative pieces. The environment she has created fosters curiosity, creativity, imagination, problem-solving, engineering, and overall confidence building. Additionally, she connects with other educators for supplemental opportunities such as yoga and music. Teacher Kelsey invests in continued education and training, as well as a variety of certifications for the school. Our family was enrolled for two years with Little Stompers and feel deeply grateful to have found such a wonderful school and teacher!

My granddaughter has attended this absolutely spectacular Child Care Center for almost two years…read more From the first day we have seen her thrive with a level of professional care and support we never imagined possible. Oak Street has given her remarkable social skills and an outstanding head start on reading, communication and other skills that promise to place her a step above those children she will be joining in school in just a few years.

From the owner: Providing quality child care to Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and PreK/Kindergarten children for…read moreover 20 years in the Historic Downtown Market District of Eugene Oregon

Our son went to Brighter Beginnings from 1 to 2-1/2. We really appreciate the safe and clean…read moreenvironment Deb provides. He really loved it and still mentions Deb and his friends there. Highly recommended!

This has been our daughter's second home for almost three and a half years. It is a wonderful…read moreplace. Deb is an energetic and creative teacher who engages the kids in all manner of activities. Not only does she create learning units and lesson plans, but she regularly provides the kids with play time outside all year round--a necessity for my outdoor-loving child. My daughter begins kindergarten this fall, and she has said on more than one occasion that she "doesn't want to move on from Deb's." It has been a very positive experience for us having her at Brighter Beginnings, and we're thankful to have found such a safe, warm place for her to spend her pre-K days. I can highly recommend this business!

Wonderful daycare- quality teachers, they serve breakfast, lunch and snacks, great schedule with…read moreflexible hours- school is open on most no school days The backyard play area is massive with multiple play structures and huge area to run around- kids get a lot of outdoor time. They have a garden they use with the kids and bunny rabbits. Cannot say enough good things so happy we found this place.

This school is amazing! They have bunnies and a cat for the kids to take care off. They also have a…read morefull garden. (Sometimes I pick her up and she's eating an apple from the garden.) They are pricier than other schools but their teacher to kid ratio is excellent. Our toddler (now 4) was pretty nonverbal and only spoke a few words. They have her speaking 3-4 word sentences now (and it's only been 5 months). She loves going to school and never wants to leave. Awesome place and we would recommend to anyone.

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.

Our little one is always happy and smiling after spending her day with her teachers at New…read moreDiscoveries. I can tell they really care about my baby, and that makes sending her to daycare much easier. They are always kind, and I really love the app they use. They can update you on diaper changes, meal times, nap times, all throughout your child's day on the app. It's nice to know what is happening and when. They can even send pictures! Compared to other places we toured, this is the one care center we felt comfortable sending our baby to.

My two children attended here for a total of 5 years. We loved the teachers and facility and never…read morehad any issues. It was a safe, friendly and loving environment. The preschool curriculum is effective and set my child up well for kindergarten. would recommend.

Our kids love going here - they always have a new adventure, story or fun song to share. The…read moreteachers care for the kids which creates an environment where our children have grown in esteem, social skills and fundamentals for education. This is a small school with excellent instructors, unique curriculum and a fun environment for development. The tuition is less expensive than anywhere we have found and far exceeds the value that our family has received from our time at the preschool.

I've known Stacy since 1995, and I trust her with my children as much - if not more - than I trust…read moremy own family. In the two years my sons have been with her, their social skills, creativity, and knowledge have blossomed in ways that anonymous, big-name childcare centers never would have been able to foster. My five-year-old loves reading and my three-year-old can name plants and insects I didn't know existed. They know the water cycle, the life cycle of frogs, and how tomatoes grow, all because of time spent with Stacy and her skilled, excellent staff. They play outside, learn how to tumble, use sign language with their pre-verbal "school" mates, and care for animals in a safe, loving home. I'm moving to Portland; if I could bring Stacy with me as my nanny, I would. I don't know how I'm going to find anyone even half as amazing as she has been.

From the owner: About us: -We are a…read moreState Certified, In-home childcare, established in 2008 -We're open Monday thru Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm (we are closed on major holidays and two weeks a year) -We offer care for children 6 weeks to 12 years old (depending on space), Regardless of creed, race, religion, special needs, or anything else that makes us "different" ;) -We keep a clean and safe environment for the children, and have plenty of space to play! We have a large fenced in yard and small covered play area for rainy days. We are also close to a several great parks! -We are located off Maxwell Rd just before Hwy 99 and a quick drive to Royal/Barger areas, Hwy 99, Prairie Rd, Beltine, and NW Expressway. -We serve healthy and mostly organic and vegetarian meals, and can accommodate any diet needs. -We offer a structured preschool experience with all the comforts of home.