Welcoming a child into our lives was probably one of the scariest and most rewarding things we have ever done. When the time came to go back to work, we couldn't image leaving our daughter in the hands of another, but as parents, it is something most of us probably face. Initially we did not want to put our child in public daycare so we decided to have someone come to our home. For us, that was surprisingly an unanticipated disaster! We made a list of all the things that were important to us and began touring centers. Each tour was more disappointing than the next until we toured Security KinderCare. It had all of the things we were looking for. The most important things to us were safety and security, no prop-feeding bottles, a strong learning curriculum, low turnover in teachers, cleanliness, and we did not want our child sitting a swing or bouncer all day. (We call that the BOP, Battery Operated Parent.) Just from the short tour, we knew we had found our place. Not one bouncer or swing in sight. Children were being fed by a teacher, security checks were occurring throughout the visit, and the teachers put us at ease. So we decided to give it a go. Fast forward to three years later and here we are, still members of the center and have just added a son. Can you believe in three years' time, we still see all the same faces every day when we walk in the door? What we didn't realize was how KinderCare would integrate into our family. They have done an amazing job of welcoming our kids each morning (let's be honest, drop off doesn't always go smoothly), painting the picture of what our children did all day on the daily sheet, providing development feedback, and including our family in many events throughout the year. Our favorite events are the book fair exchange, family Thanksgiving dinner, and the chili cook-off. Like most families, these days our lives get a bit chaotic sometimes. The KinderCare staff is always there to send a reminder email or take one of our many calls. We never feel as though our children are just numbers. It is the most comforting feeling to know that while we are at work our children are safe, happy, learning, and growing!

We chose to enroll our first son at a KinderCare child care center because of the friendliness of the staff and families. When our first son was in the “baby” room, we soon found out we were pregnant with our second. The center warmly welcomed our new baby boy! We loved that the boys were able to interact with one another during the day, but also were able to learn the skills necessary when dealing with their same-age peers. Their social, behavioral, and academic skills improved throughout the years because of the KinderCare staff's knowledge and care. We were highly impressed with the center and know that our children have a strong upbringing because of the KinderCare child care center.

We have been a KinderCare family since 2010. When we first were in need of daycare services, my son was six months old. He is now in the 4K program at KinderCare, and we could not be any more pleased with the care and education he has received over the last four years. Our daughter now attends KinderCare as well. We are amazed at how much she has grown in just one year. We are so fortunate to have found a center that exceeds our expectations. As parents, it is our hope that our kids be safe, happy, and engaged in learning each day. The KinderCare staff works very hard each and every day to make sure these three items are at the top of their minds. I know my children are safe at the center, they are happy to see their friends each day, and we can see their learning displayed on the walls of each classroom. There is a special place in our hearts for the staff at Security KinderCare!