We moved our children to Whales, Snail and Puppy Dog Tails about 6 months ago and I wished I would have done it sooner. The turnover rate is so low here. The teachers care and more importantly Bill and Judy Whale care. They are an integral part of the operation of the center, they don't just pocket the money and run like so many other centers. They put what they can back into the center. The meals are great, some days I wish I could eat breakfast and lunch there. My Bill is notorious for making monster cookies and sending them home. The kids have great playgrounds to play on. The staff love and care for the children. When I come in to pick up and drop off and I asked how my kids day was, I never hear ""I don't know"" which is what I got at the other day care center, I hear about all the great things he/she did, I don't just get negative feedback, I am told what new words my daughter spoke today and how my son helped pick up toys and he sings songs to me on the way home. I never had that before and I'm ecstatic with the time the teachers take to spend with the children. Oh and let's not forget the great field trips. Mr. Bill drives the school bus and takes the older children to visit an elderly home to sing songs as well as field trips to playgrounds, the school age children get to go roller skating and get ice cream. I can't recommend this center enough. Our most precious gift in life is our children and Mr. Bill and Mrs. Judy make sure they are taken care of the same way we do, with nurturing, love, discipline and importance.
Pros: same price as other centers, but meals included
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