Sunny West Child Development Center

My experience at the school was very disturbing based on how the Director and Jackeline S. Acted when it came to talking about my child’s needs or support. A lot of things started to continuously happen. For starters, when my son first started, all the teachers were great and amazing we’re very communicative sending me pictures then after I’d say around third week. The excitement and enthusiasm begin to become hard to present. Specifically with the teacher Jackeline S. who wasn’t my son’s teacher but was the one there for drop off and pick up. Children usually go to play outside around 8:30am I would wait until around 8:50 and since the teachers noticed I was actually still outside waiting for my ride on the back side of the school. The teacher Jackeline S. Yelled at Alex frustrated did he need to use the restroom not knowing I was there still until I observed and listened enough I popped up and said hi to my son. The teachers looked shocked as she knew how she had talked to my son just a while ago. Since then they didn’t come out until after 8:45 maybe 8:50 I guess fear of being watched or heard. Which was weird because if it wasn’t in bad intentions the children would be out as usual schedule. When I asked Jackeline S. About if my child had eaten before taking him out she responded umm ……. I don’t know. Strawberries? Like she didn’t care or was annoyed. I smiled and said okay thank you. What started it was the fact my son was having accidents at school and was annoying the teacher specifically Jackeline S. because I asked since she brought up if my son knew how to pull his pants down on his own. And texted her since I know it’s busy children are being picked up and what not. I guess she took it into offense that I wanted to know what potty training looked like what support do they get to wonder how is he having so many accidents and help support my son to do well in school and at home. She sent to the director which was fine. Later the next days every time I’d walk in everyone has a spooked face like they knew something I didn’t I left as is and when I picked up my son the director asked if I had time to talk because I wanted to discuss about potty training like she was annoyed I asked. Which as a parent I don’t think I should feel guilty or bad for wanting clarification. I always made the teachers know they were appreciated and thanked them. But at this point it seemed personal. I didn’t have time that day and so I called the director over the phone first thing I said I want to express myself without feeling guilty I’m not shaming anyone or think bad I just want to be on the same page. Instead everything turned out in a just listening to respond not understand to the point the director is getting upset and as if it’s someone random on the street with no sense of professionalism. Or care for the parent. I realized that they seen no room for improvement or understanding and was just fired back to me that I’m the problem or over thinking or that certain things didn’t happen. Once she became hysterical is when I knew it wasn’t safe or getting on the same page for the sake of moving forward and putting everything behind. Once I mentioned I didn’t feel comfortable taking my son back she then changed her attitude and trying to convince me. But it was already too much to look past. The next day I called the school to know when I came to pick up my son’s items and again she became hysterical fighting me about leaving my son after telling her to respect my choice. I already knew and was important to me that I knew my son had liked the friends he made and the teachers he did like. I knew I would have to sacrifice working graveyard and not sleeping during the day as I would have my son the next morning. I put a lot into perspective so I knew the decision I made was for my child’s safety and well being. If I couldn’t have a mature and professional conversation with the director who was I fooling that it’d work out for my son and things would change. Maybe the teacher Jackeline needs to rethink what career or job she’s choosing.

We just picked up our little one from her last day at Sunny West. We were able to send two of our children to Sunny West over the last three years. We are very grateful for them. The teachers at Sunny West are very caring and nurturing while applying age appropriate educational rigor for their students. The teachers communicate well with parents. They worked with us to potty train our two little ones! They do holiday activities (winter concerts, parents day crafts, summer water days, etc). The teachers also work with the students in both English and Spanish to give them the foundation in both languages. As a parent who is trans, everyone at Sunny West respected our queer family and supported us. They work with the family to expand the child’s support network. The professionals at Sunny West are passionate about early childhood education and well being. I recommend them to anyone! We are sad to go but wish them the best!

Love sunny west love all of the staff nice welcoming school. Love how the director and staff are patient with the children. Love all the curriculum. My son had difficulty adjusting and transitioning until I checked, my son into sunny west child development center my son have now adjusted so well learn to use more words and longer sentences I was help with my son potty training in least then a 1 month great great school.. five stars from me✨

Sunny West is an amazing place, it’s family oriented. I truly feel comfortable leaving my child here. The director is welcoming and treat my child like her own. Potty training was an easy process for my son they made it easy for him. He has learned so much this past year. I am thankful and grateful for a great place for my son.

We love the Sunny West Way! It gives such family energy. All the staff are so lovely and caring. You can tell they genuinely enjoy their job and care for each child. My daughter is always so happy to attend everyday. She has learned plenty about manners and kindness. I leave knowing she's in great hands and care. That's a big thing for me as it is hard to find a childcare center that you can trust. If you're considering enrolling your child/children do it. You will not regret it ☺️