We recently started with Callessa and couldn’t be happier! We have seen so much growth in independence with our baby since starting there. Callessa is a great communicator, we get daily updates on how our baby is doing and she’s always willing to problem solve and discuss our girls needs. As first time parents, this is a huge support for us! We know our girl is at the best spot for her, she gets to spend lots of time outside, go on walks (her favorite), is read to and socialized with other great kids!

Sending our kids to Callessa's daycare has been such an amazing opportunity. They spend as much time as possible outside going on walks, playing in the yard, going to playgrounds, as well as socializing with another nearby daycare. The kids frequently get help in the garden and get to see the whole cycle from planting and growing, to caring and then eating the things they grew. She serves healthy, balanced foods that quickly become favorites. She promotes independence, giving kids an opportunity to learn how to do things for themselves in a safe environment. She helps them learn critical skills through play that get them ready for next stages. She incorporates prewriting activities into daily routines which has helped our now Kindergartener immensely. Her caring personality helps the kids develop such a confidence and gives them the courage to try new things. She encourages them helping each other which helps them learn empathy. Communication is fantastic. Daily updates with regular information as well as more in depth check ins have helped us be consistent with developmental milestones, potty training, as well as staying ahead of any issues. All three of my children are confident, caring, empathetic humans who love being outside and have a respect for nature and healthy food and that is largely thanks to their time with Callessa.

I had two children go to Callessa for childcare, and she succeeded our expectations in so many ways. Our children still talk about her and they are now 8 and 10 years old! She has a natural way with children that is hard to come by. She stresses outdoor play, which was so important to us. They went on daily walks to parks, water play during warm months, and trips to the library for story time! Her daily schedules made our kids thrive. They gained so much independence from her and we are forever grateful. We recommend Callessa to every young family we know!

Callessa was our babysitter for our 2 daughters for many years. She took excellent care of them and I felt like I never had to worry while they were in her care. She does a lot of activities with the kids including lots of outdoor time which I loved, daily walks, parks, story time at library, etc. She also reads to them daily. When they were younger she would make her own baby food for them which was amazing. Anyone that wants an experienced, caring provider, she's your gal!

Callessa is an amazing person and runs an amazing daycare. The kids go outside almost every day (weather permitting) whether that be going for walks around the neighborhood or playing at parks nearby or just in her backyard. She serves healthy snacks and meals and even uses some fresh fruits and vegetables from her garden. She is always willing to help with solutions to problems your child may be having whether that be feeding issues, diaper rash remedies, transition to foods, behaviors etc. She is the best and all the kids love her. I would highly recommend her to any family member or friend that is looking for a daycare provider!

We have had an excellent experience with Callessa and couldn’t be happier with the care our son is receiving. She creates an environment where independence is encouraged, and we’ve seen our son learn so many skills that help him grow more confident and capable each day. There’s a wonderful balance of play and learning—he spends lots of time outdoors socializing with children from a nearby in-home daycare, going on long walks around the neighborhood, and engaging in hands-on activities like sand and water table play. We also really appreciate how nutritious the meals are, always filled with fruits and vegetables. Communication with Callessa is outstanding. She updates us daily about how our son’s day went and always lets us know if she notices any changes in his behavior. She’s also very supportive in reinforcing the skills we’re working on at home, which makes for great consistency between home and daycare. Overall, we are so grateful for the care, thoughtfulness, and dedication Callessa provides. We know our son is in a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment every day.