Educare Children'S Ctr. (Ps)

Educare is such a wonderful school. We had our son at a more strict, more well-known Montessori and it didn’t feel right (too sterile, no smiles!) — then we found Educare and my son has absolutely thrived here. The teachers and staff blend a high degree of learning with fun, they host so many great events to learn about different cultures, and it’s a total bonus that the kids learn in both Spanish and English. As we’re heading to kindergarten this fall, it’s clear that the Educare kids are extremely well prepared to enter kindergarten with confidence. And if you’re planning to be in the LCM public schools, it’s awesome for the kids to have so many familiar Educare kids at their elementary school. I’m truly grateful that we found Educare and want to spread the word — they didn’t show up as prominently in my original search as some of the preschools with a more ‘elite’ reputation. But now that I’ve seen many friends go through many different pre-schools, I can say with confidence that Educare stands out for nurturing and preparing kids for kindergarten — socially, emotionally and academically. Moving my son to Educare is one of the best parenting decisions I’ve made.

I'm going to be honest and share that Educare wasn't our first choice. At the time, I thought I wanted something more niche or up with the trends of other types of school styles and we chose Educare because we found them to be the most dual income family friendly with hours starting at 730am-5pm and year round so no need to plan for summer camps. Turns out, Educare was the best decision we could have made for our us and our kids, especially having compared notes with friends from other schools. We started there as early as 22 months- the youngest that they'll take them. Educare has provided so much growth for my kids- both socially and academically. They've grown to speak up for themselves, to work both independently and as a team, to behave appropriately at restaurants, make friends easily at playgrounds, focus on tasks, cope with quiet time, try new things/foods, and transition successfully through various situations and scenarios. The teachers and staff approach everything with such empathy and love- even potty training. My youngest had issues pooping in the potty and it was a long two month journey. Instead of making it my problem, the teachers approached it with patience and worked with my little one until she was fully able to let go of the fear and anxiety. One of my favorite things that Educare does, aside from providing breakfast/snacks/lunch, is celebrate all the various cultural holidays and occasions. They also provide two parent/teacher conferences twice a year- both of which the school stays open vs closed like others. The community of parents and friends we've met have been so special. Lastly, I couldn't have asked for my kiddo to be more prepared for kindergarten. We didn't have to spend time after dinner or before bedtime to help them catch up either emotionally or academically. As our kinder teacher shared during our first parent/teacher conference when discussing various school assessments, "the Educare kids usually all do really well."

Educare is a wonderful children's center. My daughter has gone to Educare for 2 years and has had a great experience there. She has learned and grown so much from the nurturing and encouraging environment that the center provides. The staff is very kind and dedicated to the children, and the Director of the school is extremely understanding and helpful. The school is well cared for and very clean and tidy. My daughter has learned important values from the center and will start kindergarten knowing about respect and compassion due to the centers teachings.

I can not say enough about this program. My son was enrolled for two and a half years and had been at another preschool/daycare. Educare is clear in their mission to engage kids in education as well as teaching values. My son is not exactly easy going and the staff were amazing with him. The set very clear expectations that every child is to be respected and respectful to those around them. I felt that the staff were an extension of our family and absolutely adored every child. The director and all of the staff were available and open to any feedback. My son is very well prepared for Kindergarten and felt confident as he transitioned to a larger school. He still asks about the school and we plan to go visit. I highly recommend this school and encourage any families to visit. You will be impressed with the clean, inviting and orderly school environment.

Educare Children's Center is a wonderful place for children. My daughter has done her whole pre-school experience there and has learned from the very basics to all she needs for Kindergarten prep. The school is always calm and peaceful and my daughter is always happy to go to school and happy when she comes home. Because of the Spanish Immersion, she understands Spanish and is starting to speak in Spanish as well as English. She has always been treated with love and care. The staff is very accommodating and flexible with our working schedules also. It is a treat to be part of the Educare family.