Kind and caring teachers are one of their greatest strengths. I get updates about my kids via the…read moreapp daily. Great safety and security precautions. Kids play and learn- there's curriculum developed and considered for a whole child in their developmental stages. They use technology and are fun. They get snacks, meals, and (younger ones get naps). Their center director is supportive and present (for communication and questions, too) The hours they hold work well for my schedule. I appreciate the staff and their hard work.

Wow!! The Learning Experience in Newbury Park had a rockin' rollin' party on Saturday that was…read moreAMAZING!!! The Beatbuds played and the little ones used tambourines and shakers and danced to their heart's content!! Smiles galore! Amazing food and crafts and star appearances by Bubbles and the amazing staff! We are still doing the Happy dance!!

Choosing Children's Courtyard at Newbury Park for our speech-delayed son was one of the best…read moredecisions we have ever made for him. We enrolled our almost nonverbal 18-month-old son here in 2023, and we will forever be grateful to all the teachers and staff for their continuous support, compassion, and incredible patience. All of his classroom teachers--Ms. Holly, Ms. Orianna, Ms. Leehe, Ms. Kala, Ms. Savannah, Ms. Summer, and all the other wonderful teachers--along with Ms. Anne and Ms. Ginny, have been incredibly supportive and caring. They took care of our son with the utmost sincerity, kindness, and understanding. They always made him feel safe, included, and encouraged him to participate and connect with others at his own pace. When our son first started here, he had significant social anxiety and was almost nonverbal. Over the past 2.5 years, we have witnessed an incredible transformation. He started TK this year as a happy, confident, highly social, and very chatty little boy! He has not only made tremendous progress in his communication and social skills, but he has also grown into such a kind, caring, and thoughtful child. What impressed us most was that the teachers never gave up on him. They celebrated his small achievements, encouraged him through his challenges, and created a warm and nurturing environment where he could grow and thrive. Their dedication and genuine care made such a meaningful difference in his development and confidence. We truly believe that the love, patience, encouragement, and support he received from everyone at this daycare played a huge role in helping him become the child he is today. We could not have asked for a better place or a more caring group of teachers to be part of his early years. We will always be grateful to Children's Courtyard at Newbury Park and to every teacher and staff member who has been part of our son's journey. We wish this school and its wonderful team nothing but the very best and wholeheartedly recommend it to other families!

Children's Courtyard was the best place I could choose for my daughter, Nicole. Miss Ann always…read morelistens patiently to me with her counselors and guides me. Miss Ginny always brightens the day with her smile, full of energy and joy, and she makes Nicole's day just the same with her energetic spirit. Nicole has two wonderful teachers, Miss Leehe and Miss Sevanah, who made my daughter enjoy going to daycare and love it--even asking for them on holidays. They help Nicole so much in terms of growth and education, and I'm sure they do the same for all the children. I am so happy that my daughter goes to this school with all these excellent teachers.

We interviewed with many local preschools in our area. Our precocious And sweet toddler attended…read moreEtz Chaim Pre-School and to our chagrin she came home on many occasions with a split lip and she was bitten deeply by a student which left teeth marks in the back of her right shoulder. Our attempts at speaking to the administration and to the teachers were met with distain and indifference. I actually ordered a book from Amazon called "Teeth Are Not For Biting" and sent them to the classroom. I was never thanked for any of these contributions and for my kind demeanor toward the administration, despite their brusque manner. I asked for reports about my child's progress I was given none. All one teacher would constantly tell me it was that my toddler needed speech therapy! At 25 months old she became very loquacious and at 28 months I knew it was time to switch schools. I decided to visit Mrs. Clark at Monte Vista. Mrs. Clark actually apologize for the treatment that my daughter received the other school and within the first couple of months of enrollment, I have seen a drastic improvement in my child's personality. She is more outgoing, more attentive, happier, and more secure. Her teacher Ms. Foojan provides constantly updates without prompting and she understands my child. The classrooms are personalized, small, and the student-teacher ratio is low. Other staff and teachers from different classes approach me and my husband on a weekly basis and give us positive reports about our daughter. The school has so many wonderful programs and additions to classroom activities such as gymnastics cooking and other extracurricular activities. Specialized care and attention is bar none and every time I pick up my daughter I do not have to go through a barrage of security questions and I have direct access to my child. I cannot stress enough how wonderful the school is and how much it has enriched my child's education and the development of her character.

Both of our children attended Monte Vista Presbyterian Preschool. Our whole family has such fond…read morememories of the time there. As parents we couldn't be happier with the foundation the school provided!

I'm hoping this doesn't get too long but here goes nothing…read more.. Our family has been part of the Kindercare community for several years now and the experience has been nothing short of wonderful and in many ways, life-changing. Our daughter "graduated" from Kindercare last year after spending nearly 2 years there, and she is now at our local public school and thriving in TK! The structure, curriculum and most importantly, the kindness and care from the teachers and staff truly prepared her for success. I still remember when she first started there, she was hesitant, unsure and struggling with confidence, especially when holding a pencil. She would melt to the ground ha! I had a great conversation with Ms Linda about my concerns, and she along with Ms Priscilla, poured their hearts into building my daughter up. Fast forward to "graduation", my daughter left the class READING. Their focus on phonics, patience and love for teaching made all the difference. Today, she is as confident as they come and genuinely LOVES going to school. For that, I am beyond grateful!! Because of this incredible experience, our youngest son now attends Kindercare as well. He's been there since the "baby class" and has grown so much. In fact, even though he is technically eligible for TK in the fall, my husband and I have chosen to keep him at Kindercare for another year because of how much we value their program. That decision says everything about the trust and confidence we have in this school. As a busy family with two working parents, Kindercare makes it easy. Providing the meals is a game-changer. We love following the pictures and schedule updates in the Kindercare app. The pic attached is one of the many photos we get of the kids at play. They have fun family engagement activities on holidays which can be fun! We love the Halloween event! I have met so many "mom friends" here and even though their children have left Kindercare, we still make a point to get together to hangout, have a happy hour or playdate at the park with or without our Kinderkids. When you have kids excited to go to school, nothing feels better. And every time we walk through the doors, we feel like part of the family. We are thankful we found a second HOME at Kindercare.

Our son has been at the Thousand Oaks KinderCare infants program for over 6 months now and it's…read morebeen a great experience so far. We love their focus on complying with safety regulations and documenting important details of the day's events through photos, videos, and notes in the KinderCare app. Our son enjoys time with all of his wonderful teachers like Ashley, Alyssa, Maria, Amy, Grace, and his BFF Kim. Although it can get a bit hectic, as expected with all the energetic kids, it seems like the teachers have genuine support from management, Nikki and Lisa, and that everyone strives to do their best for the kids. The teachers' impressive memory of our son's activities, especially in the chaos of many kids doing many things, is really useful reference for how to continue our childcare at home in the evening. It's impossible to know every single detail and metric of the center's operations, and moreover, the long-term strategy and potential incentive shifts of KinderCare as a large corporation that recently became publicly traded. One really positive and reassuring sign for this center specifically is the long average tenure of the teachers. This center's leadership is certainly doing something well to retain its staff, some of whom have been there for decades. In our experience, the staff seem supported and everyone has been so helpful and responsive whenever we've had any concerns or questions, including consistently picking up the phone on the rare times that we call. Childcare can be thankless work that goes underappreciated and some days must be overwhelming, so we truly appreciate these hardworking teachers for taking care of our little one!

My daughter is now thriving in TK and I appreciate the foundation that was laid at The Growing…read morePlace. Still highly recommend!

The program director and those in charge at this school have little to no regard for the parents…read moreand school employees. I strongly recommend going elsewhere.

My daughter joined WCA as soon as she turned 2.5 years old. It's in our old neighborhood and we…read morealways wanted to send her to WCA as soon as she become of age because we saw how nicely the kids were playing in the outdoor play area and how the teachers kept a close eye on them. After I did the tour wd Ms. Amanda, we were all in. My daughter loves Ms. Rajani, Ms. Amanda, Ms. Elma and she still talks about them even though she's attending TK now at a public school. My daughter not only learnt her letters and numbers but also how to be kind and respectful, how to help around the house as well as a little Spanish and Mandarin. We have built life long friendships with other parents(and teachers) and I can't wait to send my twin girls as soon as they are old enough to join the school.

We are so happy with this school for our kids…read more Our son was treated so well that we did not hesitate to send his younger sister there. If you are looking for a preschool where the teachers care and they all feel like family, this place is it! The location is excellent and they have a wonderful outdoor play area so our children get exposed to the outdoors and are not sitting inside all day. It's also easy to get to since it is near the 23 freeway and sunset hills. It's easy to get back on the freeway to/from work. We are so glad this place exists and feel so lucky to send our daughter here. I strongly recommend this place for preschool!! It is the best in the area.

We had a wonderful experience at Temple Etz Chaim (TEC). I'd like to start by saying that no…read moredaycare or preschool is perfect--every school will have occasional challenges. What sets TEC apart is how well it is managed. They have been educating young children for many years, and that experience is evident in every aspect of the program. The campus is spacious, with multiple playgrounds that the children rotate through, giving them plenty of variety and opportunities for outdoor play. The school also offers several on-campus extracurricular activities that families can enroll in, and music class is included with tuition. My daughters participated in dance, gymnastics, and soccer, and absolutely loved every one of them. They were constantly engaged, excited to go to school, and never bored. Academically, I was incredibly impressed. My girls learned so much--from the alphabet, colors, shapes, and animals to songs, early math concepts, and social skills. They came home almost every day with art projects and classroom activities, so I always knew what they were learning and felt confident they were spending their days engaged in meaningful, enriching activities. As a mixed-faith family, we also appreciated that our children learned about Israel and Jewish traditions. It was incorporated thoughtfully into the curriculum without overshadowing everything else. I would estimate it made up about 10-20% of what they learned, which felt like a great balance for our family. The teachers truly made the experience exceptional. Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Maddie, Ms. Jamie, Ms. Fabi, Ms. Rachel, and Ms. Alyssa genuinely cared about the children and created warm, nurturing classrooms where the kids could thrive. Their dedication was obvious every day. The administration deserves recognition as well. Ms. Debbie, Ms. Keri, and Ms. Jessica consistently went above and beyond to keep the school running smoothly. They were always responsive, professional, and willing to help whenever we had a question or request. Their hard work does not go unnoticed, and I know many parents appreciate everything they do behind the scenes. Like any school, there were a few areas that could be improved. The no meat or chicken policy made packing lunches more challenging than I would have liked, and there was some teacher turnover during our time there. However, teacher turnover is something we've encountered at other schools as well, so I don't believe that's unique to TEC. I was also excited to hear that the school is reducing class sizes to 12 students starting this year. I think that is a fantastic change that will make an already strong program even better. Overall, TEC provided our daughters with a safe, loving, stimulating, and educational environment. They formed wonderful friendships, gained confidence, and developed a genuine love of learning. We are incredibly grateful for our time there and would happily recommend Temple Etz Chaim to other families looking for a high-quality preschool.

Exercise caution before submitting payment. We were encouraged to pay a deposit well in advance,…read morebefore our baby was born, and more than six months prior to the anticipated start date for part-time care. When our circumstances changed, we promptly provided three months' notice. The daycare withheld the full deposit with no option for refund or credit toward future drop-in care. Retaining funds under these circumstances, without providing any services or incurring loss, constitutes unjust enrichment and raises serious concerns under California's good faith and fair dealing principles.

The absolute best experience for our 2 year old. Our daughter is thriving and comes home so happy…read moreevery day. Jenn and Anne are excellent communicators, which is lovely as a parent. But even more importantly, they are immensely patient, joyful, and kind with the children. I love their daily updates, how much time they spend outside, and the adorable community of little explorers they are growing. My daughter moved to Nature's Explorers after being at a larger childcare center in TO and I have noticed major, positive improvements to her mood, patience, and social skills. I attribute that fully to Nature's Explorers and feel so confident that this is the best place for our gal.

Pros: Nature's Explorer does a good job in enforcing outdoor activities in playing with animals and…read moreopen outdoor play. They also do a good job in taking pictures and sending activity updates. Cons: My situation could be circumstantial, however, our child enrolled here at the 12 month mark through 18 months. My child enrolled as the youngest child in the group, and eventually was one of 2 infants in a program of 9. Approximately 2 months in, we were informed our child developed biting habits (never exhibited at home). We were told this was triggered over the competitiveness of toys and that a next step would be a parent/teacher conference (if warranted) to develop an action plan if the situation got worse. We checked in periodically to track progress and were provided positive/optimistic feedback in that our child was improving (with updates over random biting). To our surprise (without holding the parent/teacher conference), our child was given an immediate 2-week notice to leave and was told that our child had "no hope" and was "frustrated and ready to go off at anytime". This came to us as a shock as we were told "your child is getting better," and next thing we know, our child is kicked out. As many parents may know, finding day care in a 2 week snap of a finger is just about impossible and forces parents in a scatter... as Nature's Explorer's really should know, there are LOOONG daunting wait lists for daycares. Advice to Management: If a next step is a parent/teacher conference, as detailed in your policy/handbook, do follow through and have that Be honest and transparent and inform parents of the real progress of what is happening, false hope with providing limited facts doesn't help Combined with transparency, give a heads up to parents if something like this is coming, give parents the proper ettiquette. You may feel 2 weeks is sufficient, but there are LOOONG daunting wait lists for child daycare Discuss through preventive/corrective plans taken as some parents may not agree with the approach taken