finding the right preschool is one of those decisions that keeps you up at night and The Growing…read morePatch made it an easy one. from the first visit the environment just felt right. warm, nurturing, organized but not rigid. the classrooms are thoughtfully set up and you can tell the teachers genuinely love what they do. my daughter started there nervous and within the first week was excited to go every morning. that transition says everything. the communication from the staff is consistent and reassuring. I never feel out of the loop about what my kid is learning or how she's doing. they actually keep parents in the loop which as a mom is everything. the hours work well for working parents, 7am to 5:30pm gives you real flexibility which is hard to find at quality preschools in Fresno. the learning environment is hands on and engaging. looking at the photos you can see kids actually doing things, creating, exploring, not just sitting at desks. that approach matters at this age. W Spruce Ave location is convenient and the facility is clean and safe. five stars across every review means this isn't just my experience, it's consistent. if you're looking for a private preschool in Fresno where your child will genuinely thrive, The Growing Patch is the one. we are so grateful we found it.

Absolutely ridiculous, and inconsiderate owners! They decided to throw a personal party late into…read morethe evening, which I don't even know is permitted with her license. They were kindly asked to lower the music past 11 PM because it could be heard over a half a mile away. ZERO consideration for the neighbors! And this is a PRESCHOOL who cares about Kids? Ridiculous! Shame on these owners.

Great child care. They have an app which they use to give updates, send pictures . If I had a…read moreconcern they were quick to respond and address the issue which I appreciated . They have great communication. You can tell the teachers care for the children ! Overall a great place and highly recommend.

I brought my first started here in 2018 and we absolutely love it. The teachers provide a safe and…read morepositive learning environment. Starting last year, we brought my second daughter there and now both girls are there. The teachers are amazing at making learning fun, and both my girls have made amazing friends there.

My son loves it here. He loves his teachers also. Very kind and welcoming staff. Overall would…read morerecommend to friends and family

My stepdaughters attend the learning center after school and love it. They looked forward to…read morereturning after their summer vacation. It is so convenient to have someone there to pick them up after school and just have to worry about picking them up from their daycare since my fiancé and I both work full time. The girls rave about their snack time and the friends they've made and really enjoy themselves. Dean is really friendly and the kids love him and the other teachers. I would highly recommend them!

Unfortunately the worst experiences endured. Director or…read morelack of, was very disconnected. During our very short stay after a long waiting period consisted of our child only attending 37% of the paid time due to sickness. One time resulting in contracting RSV. The staff was compromised due to lack of direction and or positive affirmation from the director. It cost me more money to have my child out sick than him being there. Most importantly my child's well being. They even forgot to feed my infant for 5 1/2 hours and laid him in a crib to scream himself to sleep. To remedy we stuck reminder stickers with feeding times "feed me at 7:30" . I pray the State looks into this establishment. One benefit was the regional director. Her influence on the center could not be implemented due to her subordinates. If you care for your child DO NOT LET THEM CARE FOR YOUR CHILDREN.

My daughter has been at this KinderCare for the past four months. She started when she was four…read moremonths old. Previous to this, she was at a different local daycare. Needless to say, we were less than satisfied at her previous daycare. Although that particular daycare provided live streaming of the infant room (which was a large selling point for me at the time), I found myself constantly distracted by the footage while at work mainly because I was concerned about the level of care she was receiving. It became quite disruptive to my workday. This previous daycare required that I write them each morning to tell them what time I would be dropping off my daughter. Anyone who has small children knows how chaotic and unpredictable the morning routine can be, and this became an added stress. Despite dropping my daughter off after they opened, I would be met with obvious sighs and eye rolls from staff if I showed up before 8am. Additionally, this previous daycare would frequently call and have me leave my work early to pick up my daughter for being "fussy," insisting she was sick when she wasn't (I am a doctor, so I can actually tell these things). All of these factors contributed to us moving to KinderCare and I have no doubt in my mind that we made the right decision. From the moment we entered KinderCare for a tour, I was blown away. They are a well-oiled machine and the process of drop offs and pick ups is streamlined. Their professionalism and communication are unmatched. I feel like my daughter gets so much care and attention from the staff. It honestly feels like she is with family when I take her to KinderCare. I love that we get periodic updates and photos throughout the day without the added pressure of livestream, which actually can be more of a burden than a help. I feel like the price is more than reasonable for the care our daughter receives. She has continued to thrive at KinderCare. She is meeting all of her developmental milestones and she couldn't be happier or healthier. So glad we made the switch to KinderCare!

My family and I had been struggling to find adequate daycare to accommodate early mornings before…read morefinding this facility. I cannot express enough how grateful we are to have come across such an amazing place that not only accommodated crazy work hours, but also went above and beyond for our little princess. Helena was shy of two years old when she started attending Stepping Stones. One of the things that stood out for me how she was treated with love since day one, and nurtured in ways that allowed her to grow and develop secure attachments. Although she was saying a few words here and there, it wasn't until she started going there that she began speaking full sentences. We were highly impressed with how quickly she adapted to her environment and thrived with the help and attention of the staff. I am sure this would not have been possibly at home, not even with the encouragement we gave her. Another thing I liked was the student to teacher ratio. Because of the reasonable numbers, our daughter was able to get a lot of individualized attention. Not only was she nurtured, she was also disciplined accordingly when needed. The constant communication we had with staff during times she acted out was reassuring. She was held accountable and it was done so with love and care. Overall, I am highly satisfied with the service rendered. I would also like to add how reasonably priced they are in comparison to other facilities. I have met some of the most wonderful teachers here and would encourage anyone to send their little ones here. The structured classes, amazing teachers and prices make this place a 10 in my book.

Do you guys remember me it's Gia from like 3 years ago I wish you guys never said to leave 7 year…read moreolds or Older but I loved it 5 stars

We love Ms. Susan, Beth and Wendy. They entire staff if u could remember their names. It's very…read moreorganized and very clean. My son loved it there. He thrived in speech and learned so much! The food always smelled amazing. He never had a diaper rash even with him being prone to them. We will come back once my son builds up immunity as he kept getting sick. He's 2 and this was his first exposure to anyone being kept at home due to covid. We can't wait to come back! Susan is amazing, prompt and tries her best to make all parents and kids feel comfortable. Not one complaint or concern. We love Owens Ranch!

Kids Kare Owens Ranch is everything you would want in a childcare program. Friendly, diverse staff…read morewho are firm yet caring and well organized. What I thought would be a headache for my child to do online learning for second grade, they eased into seamlessly for him. Any issues that arose with online education were communicated to me. My son is vocal about childcare he doesn't like, so it was a pleasure to know he looked forward to going here. The activities kept him interested and eager to attend. When online learning transitioned into hybrid learning, they communicated to see if my child would be attending school in person, so they could bus him to and from the center. I can't say enough great things about how well me and my child were treated while there!

My daughter loves going to her "School" Keri is awesome and…read moreso is here teacher Abby. All of the staff is very friendly! Building is kept clean and secure. They also do lots of fun activities with the kids. 10/10 highly recommend

I wholeheartedly believe reviews can either sway an individual or family in the selection of their…read moreexploring the next best thing. I read all the reviews listed here. Most which had been more than 5 years ago, and it appears a lot has changed since then. That said, I have to do my due diligence to leave a review. I had enrolled my son (7) to KKRB in 2023 for the convenience it is across the street from Riverview Elementary where he attends school. We want the best care for our cubs, right? So we scope out the ideal place with the people that provide the proper care for our babies. At the beginning I had found the staff to all be very kind, caring, and compassionate with all that they do. Gradually, overtime, I kept receiving reports that my son is defiant, bothersome to others, and it's your son, your son, your son. The bigger picture? My son's needs weren't met (he has asthma, doesn't want to play outside and was urged to be outside). As he may be defiant or bothersome to others, I empathize the annoyance of such behavior, but he has special needs. He is formally diagnosed not just with one diagnoses, but with two. The staff was informed, but in the course of time, I felt unwelcoming vibes and the off energy of wanting to be there to care for my son. My son verbalized he hates it there, and others are mean to him. I know my son has a lack of interest, too transparent, and non-participant of activities. BUT he has ADHD and Autism. He isn't a victim of these, nor does this define him. However, I believe all staff should be educated in the care of kids with special needs not just with my sons' diagnosis, but with any kid that comes through those doors for your services. People who work/care for kids should be certified or educated with the tools on how to manage these types of babies/kids. We all need to be made aware and educated than to be ignorance of the stigma in that it is the kids behaviors and not the care providers. Only then, we can foster an environment for kid's personal and developmental growth. Thank you!

We pulled our daughter from this school today (06/29/26) and I want to share our experience so…read moreother parents are aware. It started last week at dinner on Thursday night when my 4-year-old mentioned, completely out of nowhere, that one of her teachers gave her water from the hand-washing sink. We live in Fresno. We don't drink tap water here and we take that seriously as a family. That alone was worth addressing, but what happened this morning is ultimately why we made the decision to leave. Today was her first day back since Thursday so my wife and I came in with her first thing. While the kids were still outside for their morning playtime, my wife and I were inside the classroom with our daughter. Without us even asking which teacher did it, our daughter looked through the clear glass window, pointed directly at Miss Emmy outside, and identified her on her own. We didn't prompt her, we didn't lead her. She just pointed. When Miss Emmy came inside we asked her directly and respectfully. She told my wife and me that she used the Brita filter. The same Brita bucket that sits RIGHT next to the hand-washing sink, which is clearly there for a reason. My daughter was standing right next to us when Miss Emmy said this. My daughter shook her head no and calmly showed us exactly how her teacher turned the silver faucet handle and filled her bottle from the sink. A 4-year-old has no reason to fabricate something that specific. I want to be clear, this review is about two things. The tap water itself, because we live in Fresno and we take our daughter's health seriously, and the honesty of the person we trusted to care for her every day. A teacher looked two parents in the eyes and was not truthful, while their own child stood right there correcting her. Both of those things matter to us, and together they made this decision very easy. To management, you respectfully explained that the school's plumbing is filtered and I respect that may be true. But if that's the case, my question is simple: why is there a Brita filter bucket in the classroom at all? It exists for a reason. And why wasn't that explanation just given to us in the moment by Miss Emmy? A simple 'yes I gave her water from the sink, our plumbing here is filtered' would have been completely fine. That conversation we could have had. What we can't move past is the dishonesty itself. We genuinely hope you respond to this review. And if there is any question about what happened that morning, maybe CCTV footage from the classroom would clear everything up quickly. We're open to that conversation and we're sharing this in good faith so the school has the opportunity to reflect and improve.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Saint Agnes. Both of my boys attended from the time they…read morewere about 5 months old until they were 3 1/2 years and 7 months old. They would have both attended through preschool had we not relocated. While attending Saint Agnes, I have always felt that our boys were genuinely loved and cared for by each of their teachers and the staff. As a mom, it made me feel so much peace knowing that our babies were safe, happy, and surrounded by people who truly know and care about them. In addition to being nurtured, our boys learned so much while they attended here. Our oldest always came home excited to share what he had learned that day, or eager to share a new skill. All of the teachers and staff genuinely seemed to love what they do, and for me, the positive atmosphere made all the difference. We are so grateful for the years our family spent at Saint Agnes. The love, care, and support they gave our boys will always hold a special place in our hearts. I would recommend Saint Agnes to any family looking for a place where their children will be truly loved.