Now that our son is entering his final few months at KinderCare, I’d like to let you know how much he has enjoyed the programs, and how much we have appreciated the effort of all his teachers and the rest of the staff to keep him safe, happy, and stimulated over the past three years. The decision to hand over to another person or institution the responsibility of looking after your child is a major one, and one that is fraught with much anxiety. Our son started out in the toddler room, and the teachers there did an excellent job in helping him get used to saying goodbye to me in the morning. He was soon eagerly running in to play with his new friends, not minding when I left. The teachers talked to me every day about his activities and interests when I picked him up, and when I dropped him off in the morning I could tell them about any issues I wanted them to watch out for or be aware of. I really felt that although I was away at work, I was still very involved with his care and activities during the day. Our son has done so well while at KinderCare, both socially and intellectually. He has made lasting friends who he misses on the weekends when he is not in school, and he is bursting with new things to tell me that he learned during the day when I pick him up in the evening. He has been fortunate to have had some outstanding teachers who have stimulated his curiosity and creativity, especially Ms. Brittni, Ms. Erica, Ms. Gladys and Ms. Amanda. I know that he will miss his KinderCare teachers and friends when he starts Kindergarten in the fall, but I am sure that his experiences at KinderCare will enable a smooth transition to Kindergarten in the fall. He is very well prepared to face new challenges and meet new teachers and friends. I would be happy to discuss our experiences at KinderCare with any parents considering placing their children there. Thanks again for providing such a warm and stimulating environment for our son.

It is our great pleasure to write about our experience with University City KinderCare. Our daughter has been learning full-day, five days a week in the infant class since February 2012 when she was five months old. Based on the four months of experience with University City KinderCare, we highly recommend the center to those parents who are looking for a responsible, loving, and quality care provider in La Jolla/UTC areas. First of all, we are happy with KinderCare because our daughter looks happy with them. Every morning when we drop her off at the center, teachers give us friendly greetings, and my daughter smiles back to them. We regard this as a sign that she receives loving care at the center. Caring infants requires energy, patience, and skills. We believe that it can only be achieved at high levels based on love to children, and that it is what all the cares given at the center stem from. It is worth noting that since she started to come to the class she has been learning from the same teachers. This not only allows her to be familiar with and to trust the teachers, but also allows them to know her well enough to offer personalized care. Second, we like their flexibility on the curriculum. Every family and child is different, especially when a child is young. Therefore, their ability to accommodate a wide range of drop-off and pick-up times, meal plans, sleeping schedules, and so on, is invaluable. Teachers here strive to find the best solution for every child so that each child enjoys comfortable and enriching days for his/her development. They pay careful attention to our daughter, have good knowledge about child health care, and are always happy to tell us how our daughter spent her day. Because she is our first child, their suggestions as well as their openness to our requests and concerns have been particularly helpful for us. Overall, we feel that our daughter is in a safe, healthy, and joyful environment.