Kiddie Kollege is a God send.  I am a single parent of a 4 year old angel.  I am also currently deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Due to an unseen change in circumstances, I was forced to find my son a preschool he and I would both be happy with.  After searching many schools for a week, I came upon Kiddie Kollege.  From the moment I walked in I was at ease.  I knew where I would put my baby.  I have never regreted the decision I made that day.  Thank you for caring for my baby while I am away, thank you for making his school time one less thing that I have to worry about!  To Mrs. Nicole, the Kiddie Kollege Director, you are the best. Thank You.  Mrs. Nicole has bent over backwards more than once to do everything she can to make things easier on not only Isaiah, but on me.  She has held him close more than once on the times that I have had to leave and reassured me in a way no other could that he would be ok when I was gone.  They are not only good with emotional well being, but with learning aspects as well.  Thank you for making my four year old smarter than me!  Last but not least, I will never forget coming home for a two week leave and listening to my baby tell me the Pledge of Allegience (which Kiddie Kollege taught him) and the way I cried when I heard it.  To Mrs. Nicole and the rest of the Kiddie Kollege staff, a thousand thank you's  would never be close to enough.  Nonetheless, from the bottom of my heart, I do thank you!!!

-Meagan Dean

Confidence, convenience, caring, and reliability are the key components I sought for when looking for a daycare for my three children. I need to feel confident that my children will be well taken care of and fed during their stay at a day-care facility. The daycare must be conveniently located for both my husband and I, and our jobs. The staff must show that they care about kids and are not just there for a paycheck. The daycare has to have reliable days and hours the business is run. During my search for this daycare, I visited several facilities and found Kiddie Kollege to be the daycare with the closest match to what I was looking for. The staff was friendly and very helpful, the facility was clean and odorless, and there were lots of scheduled activities throughout the year. Transportation to the schools is provided with safety taken into consideration. During the summer months, my kids enjoy all the scheduled competitions and the field trips. My kids' stay at Kiddie Kollege has been a wonderful experience for them. I have had several parents tell me that they too had their children at Kiddie Kollege and had nothing but praise for the facility. Kiddie Kollege, my hats off to you for a wonderful and continuing working relationship.

-Rosie Garcia-Gutierrez

My daughter has gone to Kiddie Kampus since she was about 2. She has been going there for 5 years. I can only thank the staff for the wonderful care and guidance they have given her. I never have to worry during the day if she is having fun, learning new things and is being taken care of. I love the entire staff at Kiddie Kampus, Julie and Chad are exceptional! Ms. Elaine, Ms. Aver and Mr. Brian have been a steady support in our daily lives. Thank you! To all the awesome staff at Kiddie Kampus, thank you!

-Diane Billick

     My daughter Deyzha has been at Kiddie Kampus since the 1st grade and she is now in 3rd grade.  Kiddie Kampus and its wonderful staff have made her daycare experience a great one.  I commute from Fresno to Visalia for work everyday and my husband has 12 hour work days, so we depend on Kiddie Kampus to nurture her and keep her safe while we are at work.  When I drop her off in the morning it is with the confidence that everyone there cares for her as if she was their own child.  I know that they will get her day started with a healthy afternoon snack, homework help, positive interaction with other children and an overall enjoyable experience.  Kampus staff is always welcoming, considerate and friendly.  Ms. Julie, Mr. Chad and Ms. Maribel along with all the other Kampus staff provide my daughter with the structure, stability and nurturing she needs and deserves.  They are a godsend to two hardworking parents-when she is in their care we have no worries!  We are very grateful to have such wonderful people caring for our child.

Angelina Huwe

-Angelina Huwe

November 2004- A  Parent's letter to  the Kampus team

... Just a quick note to say a big  "Thank you" for all that you did for Nethaniel and I. We really miss having such a great school to attend...... Thanks again for all that you have done not only for my child, but for all the kid's lives that you touch!

-Trina Clay

To Debra and all the Kiddie Kastle staff:

     I just wanted to say "thank you."  Thank you for all of your effort in teaching and watching Nathaniel.  He has had a wonderful experience at your center.  He has come home happy and singing since the start of his time with you.  He frequently speaks about his friends and Miss Rhonda.  He has been very happy here.  He has learned different phrases and songs in Spanish, he knows how to spell his colors and he has completed his potty training.  Again, I want to thank you all; especially Debra, Sophie, Tori, Rhonda and Carol.  You have an excellent staff and it reflects in your happy, loving environment.  Thank you for everything.  He will miss you all very much.

                                                                                             Sincerely,

                                                                                             Sage Vindiola

-Sage Vindiola

First and foremost, I would like to send a huge “THANK YOU” to the entire staff at Kiddie Kastle for everything they have done for my daughter and me. If I didn’t have them for the last 4 ½ years, I don’t think I would have been able to finish my college education and get the work experience I needed to jumpstart my career. With me being a single parent (of my 1st & only child), I was extremely concerned for the welfare and safety of my child.

Do I think that I made the right choice in choosing “Kiddie Kastle?” ABSOLUTELY!! They have provided the most caring and creative experience for my daughter. She initially started there when she was 2 years old. It surprises how much she had learned over the years from going to Kiddie Kastle. She knew all the basics (colors, letters, numbers, shapes, etc.) before she started Kindergarten. The teachers were amazed at how much she knew and it reflects in her grades until now. My daughter is doing exceptionally well in all her subjects and I strongly believe it is due to the guidance & support of the pre-school staff at Kiddie Kastle.

The one thing that the Kiddie Kastle (Deborah & Sophie) staff did for us that I will always remember and cherish. . . .is when my daughter started Kindergarten. My daughter’s home school was Roosevelt Elementary and I had no one to pick her up after her morning class. At that time, Kiddie Kastle was not transporting to that school. I was so upset and trying to figure out what I had to do to ensure my daughter’s safety once school was done. The majority of staff were willing to pick my daughter up themselves just to ensure that she was safe and taken care of. However, I didn’t want the staff to get in trouble since they have done so much for us to make this daycare experience for my daughter a good one. I asked if they could talk to the corporate office or something so that my daughter would have transportation after school. They did (Thank you again, Deborah & Sophie!!) and were able to do it.

I cannot thank them enough for everything they have done for us. My daughter and I consider a lot of them as family since we have known them for so long.

Love ya guys!!

Charlene & Genevieve (7yrs old—grade school student) Mendoza

-Charlene & Genevieve

I am writing this letter to let you know what a wonderful staff there is at Kiddie Kountry.  The staff is always so friendly and their interaction with the children is caring, kind and patient.  My children have been attending Kiddie Kountry for about 5 years and I have had nothing but a positive experience.  I am truly grateful that my children are in the care of such wonderful people. 

-Rosalinda Castanon

To Whom It May Concern:

This is not the first letter writtten in regards to the exceptional staff at Kiddie Kountry, Ashlan/Willow.  I wanted to share with you the appreciation that our family has entrusting you with our most valuable possession...our son.  I would like to "sing the praises" of one staff member who is a valuable asset and role model for all the children and parents.  Our family understands that childcare facilities have been typically female dominated.  However, the Ashlan/Willow facility has a male care provider who is respected and appreciated.  Art has a tough job and does this job very well.  His presence provides  children with positive male interaction with sensitivity to their needs.  Our family feels that he is one of the most important influences in our son's life.  Not only does he provide balance, he is able to provide discipline fairly and sensitively.  Our family hopes that Art will continue his career in this area and influence other males to make this career choice.  It would be a tremendous loss to our children and Kiddie Kountry if he were to "move on" in his career choices.  We appreciate his influence on our son, and hope that he makes Kiddie Kountry his career choice.

                          Thank you to all the staff of Kiddie Kountry, Ashlan/Willow!!!

-Ron, Kim and Greyson Staleup

I have 2 children attending your daycare facility and my husband and I would like to let you know that we are very pleased with your facility.  My kids are 2 & 5 and we've always had them in a home daycare.  Well hey, they didn't know what they were missing until we brought them to Kiddie Kountry.  My daughter is on the preschool side and she knows her ABC song, she counts to 10 and she just loves her computer.  My son is on the Grade school side and he has his homework done even before he gets home.  His social skills have improved so much.  When my kids come home they have a new story to tell us everyday.  All they talk about are Mrs. Charlotte and Art.  Your staff is so wonderful.  I think you guys are a blessing.  Thank you for taking so much individual time with our kids.

-Derek & Cassandra Watkins

To: Charlotte Miranda, Director

Kiddie Kountry

RE:  SAVANNAH PADILLA

It is with deep regret that I must inform you that Savannah Padillas’ last day with Kiddie Kountry will be Friday August 5th, 2005.

As you are aware, during the month of May, I submitted for an Interdistrict Transfer for Savannah to attend Vineland Elementary.  To date I haven’t received a response from the school district.  As the new school year fastly approaches, I am growing weary as to where Savannah will be starting kindergarten and feel, almost, forced to make a decision.  Earlier in the week, I received a response from Quail Lake Charter Elementary accepting Savannah’s enrollment.  After much thought and consideration, my husband and I have decided that we will be accepting enrollment for Savannah.  We feel that this is a very beneficial opportunity for her and with the communication and educational skills that she has gained from Kiddie Kountry, we are confident that she will be successful.

I’d like to take this time to express my sincere thanks and gratitude for all of the staff, throughout the years, that have helped Savannah's transition from a toddler to a young child.  Special thanks to Charlotte Miranda, Director and Melissa Lozano, Assistant Director for their immeasurable support throughout the countless changes that my family has faced the last 3 years.  Without them, without their endless support and understanding I would have never been able to feel confident leaving my child behind as I attended work each day.  Although I move on with much regret, I also move on with confidence.  Confidence that Savannah will not only adapt to a kindergarten environment but also, far exceed my wildest expectations.

-Crystal A. Padilla

As a grandmother of a very active 5 year old it does me good to see that a facility such as Kiddie Kountry has taken the time and the amount of patience that is needed to embrace the children that attend the pre-school and day care. My granddaughter has been attending Kiddie Kountry for almost 18 months. She has graduated from pre-school to progress to Kindergarten. Had it not been for the marvelous teachers and those that help out, I'm not sure she would have been ready for Kindergarten this year. Kiddie Kountry is our extended family. My sincere thanks goes out to all of the teachers and those who may volunteer their time to see to it that our most precious assets are developed and blossomed into good students, but most importantly into warm and wonderful human beings.

-Suzanne Ruiz (grandma)

My son started at Kiddie Kottage in March 2005.  He came from a very overcrowded, unstructured preschool.  Since being at Kiddie Kottage, he has really grown and developed many skills that he probably would not have got until later in his life.  The staff helped my husband and I  potty train our son.  That in itself was a blessing.  The entire staff really gets involved with all of the children and it truly shows.  They all welcome new families and children with very caring and open hearts.  I just want to say a humungous "Thank You" to the entire staff at Kiddie Kottage.  You all have helped my husband and me to teach our son to read, write, share with his friends and most important you have allowed him to express his creativeness, and it truly shows in all of the great artwork that I bring home and share with the family every week.  THANK YOU.

-Dannessa Taylor

As working parents of a 3, 5 and 11 year old, it was critical to us to find quality daycare for our children that would address the needs of each age range. We discovered Kiddie Korner, did our research with all the legal agencies one would, and was so pleased to learn there were no complaints or violations. Since joining over 5 months ago, we have been nothing but pleased with our experience. The areas we like about the center are plentiful. They put a lot of the revenue back into the facility making it clean, modern and nice for the children. They include modern play equipment/activities/crafts like our kid's have at home, including computers in all the areas, with no additional charge for any of this! They have a swimming pool, a wonderful large outdoor play area for the children and lots of fun activities through stations so the kids are never bored! They have cool things like snack shop and field trips, and monthly pictures that come through email, again, mostly at no additional charge, and a parents night out! Another huge benefit is that they allow you two weeks of vacation with no holding fee for your reservation. Their customer service is superb and they really work with each family on individual needs and concerns. We feel that Kiddie Korner is a tremendous value, and a quality, well-maintained facility we are so happy we found. More importantly, they take good care of our children, which having peace of mind while at work is priceless! Thank you to all the loving teachers and staff at Kiddie Korner!  

-Keith and Cynthia Harris

Kiddie Korner's staff is awesome.  My daughter, Ivalinn, has been attending for one year and we are so happy with all that she is learning.  I feel that all childcare centers in the valley should use Kiddie Kare Schools as a role model to improve their practices and care of children.  Keep up the awesome work!  Thank you for all you do!

-Kristina Palmer

As a mother of twins, my children have been cared for by Kiddie Korner, for the last 2 ½ years. The staff has been dependable and consistent in the provision of care for my children. They provide encouraging individual expression with guided activities in a spacious facility that pays attention to details, an emphasis on individual growth and developmental patterns. As a mother, I have been able to leave my children with the facility and know that their needs are being met in a loving and nurturing manner and the peace of knowing if I was needed the facility would make every effort to contact me. Peace of mind is what I do not mind paying for as well as competent staff to care for my children in my absence.

-Lillarose Bangs

 Dear Charla & Michelle

It has been a wonderful year with you both. Kareland is a great school-Georgia had a great time learning and making friends. The teachers and staff here are absolutely awesome people. I will miss everyone and Georgia will too. We're looking forward to Georgia starting kindergarten-so many good things to come! My deepest thanks to you both for caring so much for each child. I know  Georgia has accomplished so much and is ready to start elementary school because of your devotion, care and support to her and every child under your care. Thank you so much.

With love and respect,

Raymond, Dezy , Georgia and Henry

-Casares Family

My child has been enrolled at Kiddie Kareland since preschool and is now in second grade. I have been very pleased with the care and dedication of the staff at Kiddie Kareland. They have always gone above and beyond the normal scope of childcare. It has brought me peace of mind knowing that my child is in good hands. Since my husband and I both work full time, one of our worries was how to get her to and from school. With the bus service they offer, they were able to take away that worry. The teachers and administrative staff have been wonderful and we feel truly blessed to have found such a great place for our child. We would highly recommend Kiddie Kareland to anyone looking for a friendly, safe & caring environment for preschool and/or childcare.

Thank you,

Nicole Logan

-Nicole Logan

My son has been going to Kiddie Kareland for almost two years. I have never been so completely satisfied or so happy with a facility. It was a journey to find the right place for my four year old son. But as soon as we found Kiddie Kareland I was able to relax and know my son was in great hands. It is hard to intrust your little ones well being while you are at work but the confidence I felt with the staff at Kareland made it easy. I also loved that he was leaning and preparing for kindergarten. I would recommend Kiddie Kareland above any other daycare due to the amazing staff and the smile on my son's face.

-Cristi Pacetti

I just want to say thank you to the staff at Kiddie Kareland.  I have not had very good luck with the daycares in Fresno.  I wish I would have known about this facility 3 years ago.  My son loves waking up every morning to go to school.  My husband also notices that he doesn't seem to want to leave when he is picked up.  So that is telling me that he enjoys his time away from the family, which makes me feel very much at ease.  For any parent it is hard to leave your child during the day to go to work or school, but Kiddie Kareland is such a warm and loving environment.  You always walk in, to seeing friendly faces and bright smiles!  The staff communicates with you by name which is also welcoming.  It shows that they take the time to acknowledge who you are.  I have also noticed that my son seems to be learning new things very quickly.  With the other daycares I didn't seem to notice any changes in his development.  I noticed he is learning his colors and he is talking a lot more clearly.  It has only been a month since my son has been there, but you can see that his skills are broadening with each day.  I love that the kids have access to computers at such a young age.  With the advancement of technology they will get a head start on being computer literate.  It's so comforting to know that my child is being well taken care of and learning so much too!

-Kesha Wafer

Our praises could not be higher for the Kiddie Kareland Preschool. My daughter started school in January of this year with some very special needs. Through the loving care and guidance of the teachers and staff our little one has achieved tremendous growth. Bonding closely with Stacy, the Assistant Director has helped her to overcome difficult times, gain confidence and has opened up a new world of enjoyment and learning. Thank you for being here for us and our children.

-Linda Ellish

Kiddie Kingdom

Attn: Adriana

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for always being so friendly, helpful and for taking such great care of William for the last couple of years.  He has had a very positive experience at Kiddie Kingdom and I have always felt very comfortable with hime being there.  if you would like to use me as a reference, feel free to do so! 

Thanks again!

-Jill Crabtree

Kiddie Kingdom Staff,

Thank you so much for taking such great care of Emily.  She always has a wonderful time at Kingdom and she always has good things to say about all of you!

-The Bernal Family

I have to write to tell someone what a great staff there is at Kiddie Kingdom. My family and me hate to see Miss Suzanna leave, as she was may sons very first teacher ever. Lea and Jeanene are the best, they have been so good to both of my children, my daughter absolutely loves Miss Tory, and my son loves his teacher Miss Josie as well. I am always amazed at what my kids tell me they learned at school today. Without the help of all the staff there, I don’t think my son would be as advanced as he is with his speech and letter recognition. Thank you for having this wonderful team at this school.

-Brett Bowman

My daughter is in her 3rd week with Kids Care West now and I've noticed quite a change with her behavior since her old daycare. The staff is friendly, they are on top of things, and my daughter gets help with her homework after school. I have to say that she has been very happy since attending Kids Care West. The staff are dedicated to making the children are safe and in a positive environment. This is something very important for a single parent who relocated only a year ago, I know my daughter is in safe hands with Kids Care West. Thank you for welcoming us and making this transition for my daughter a good one!

-Amy

Our daughter Lily started at Kids Kare West when she was barely 2. I cried the first week-she didn't cry at all. She loved her teachers and felt safe with them. I loved her teachers and felt she was safe with them. She graduated and went on to Kindergarten and this year starts First Grade!! When our son Jackson turned 2 he was already familiar with "sissy's school" and couldn't wait to come to Kids Kare West. Again, I cried the first week-he didn't cry at all. He loves his teachers just as much as his sissy and I do! Thank you all at Kids Kare West for providing a fun, safe environment that I trust enough to leave the most precious things in the world to--my babies! Special love to Ms. Nohelia and Ms. Cherie!

-Kelly Puma

Kids Kare West cares for both of my children. I appreciate Kids Kare West in ways I can't put in words. Everything they do, from the smiles that greet my children when they arrive, to the happy faces of the kids when they get in the car in the evening, tells me my kids are well cared for. I have felt from the beginning that it is almost like leaving my kids with family. The facility is beautiful, the staff is well trained and loving, and the educational environment is great. I don't know what I would do without them…actually I do…I would wish for some place just like Kids Kare West.

-Mrs. McKinney

I cannot express how thankful I am that Kids Kare worked with me yet again! Having child care is a necessity!! My step-son Harley came to this daycare and graduated from preschool in 1998, then my daughter started in 2002 and still attends during the summer and loves it.   My son is in your full time preschool program and will continue to  attend when he starts kindergarten next year.  We are very very grateful and thankful to Kids Kare. 

-Lauren Drake

KKRB Staff-

Thank you very much for giving my husband and I a much needed night out.  The boys were so excited to come in their jammies and play! What a very generous idea.  I coan only imagine how exhausted the staff must have been- but one would never know because of the smiles that are given.  We're so grateful to have the bous in your care.  Keep up the fantastic work and enjoy your upcoming holiday.

With Love,

-The Hicks Family

We decided to continue sending our daughter Cambria Smith to Kids Kare River Bluff because she continues to excel in learning, she is happy with the environment, she loves her friends, and she loves the entire staff, the center also has been a blessing for my family. Since my husband and me both work full time, we know she is in the best of care at Kids Kare. Everyday, Cambria brings home something unique that she has made or created. The food is also delicious and nutritious at Kids Kare, another important factor about Cambria’s school is that she is completely potty-trained thanks to the wonderful teachers. I did not know where to start with potty-training techniques and Kids Kare came to the rescue! I could go on and on about the wonderful things and learning experience Cambria is receiving at daycare.

Thank you for helping my Cambria continue to grow wisely Kids Kare River Bluff! Sincerely

Renee and Brannan Smith

-Renee and Brannan Smith

I just want to thank the entire staff for the wonderful job that they do everyday.  My son Nizo just started attending this year and I am amazed at what improvement he has made.  He has not only matured in his personality, but also his vocabulary skills are amazing and he is learning to write his name at the age of 3 which is amazing to me.  Ms. Maninder (his teacher) is wonderful and caring with him and you can tell how much she loves being with the children in the improvements that my son has made.  I am grateful that I decided to change his care provider and that I chose Kids Kare River Bluff.  I know that by attending your facility he is well on his way to be prepared for whatever is next in his young academic life.  Again, I cannot thank you enough for all the love and caring my son is receiving.  I will definitely recommend Kids Kare to everyone I know.  I cannot thank you enough.

-Letty Shamma

As a single mom, finding the best day care for your child is very important.  I placed my son in an all day state preschool program which I was referred to by a few of my close friends.  They loved the teacher that was in charge of the program, by the time I had enrolled my son the teacher was no longer there and a new teacher had taken her place.  I was very disappointed but thought it only fair to give it a chance.  My son lasted 6 weeks and it was a very horrible experience for the both of us.  Everyday I picked him up there was nothing but negative things they had to say about him.  He came home telling me that his teacher was always mad, I  couldn't understand how he could be so different at school then he is at home.  So, I started to look for a new preschool program, I went into Kids Kare West and the staff was so nice, I explained my situation and they had a 1/2 day preschool program which I thought it would work out great for him.  He started the very next week and the next best thing was that the teacher  Mrs. Josie that I had been referred to in the beginning was the supervisor here for the all day program, which made me happy!!  After a month in the 1/2 day program my son started the all day preschool class learning, singing, having fun and loving it.  He loves his teachers Ms. Megan and the entire staff, they are all very friendly, encouraging, positive and wonderful to him.  Jordan loves going to school and has learned so much in such a short time and for that I am forever greatfull.  They have maked this a great place for kids to be safe, learn and having fun.

-Michelle and Jordan Gonzalez

I just want to say that Deborah Allen as well as all the teachers have been great! Both of my boys love attending daycare and adore their teachers. I just want to say thanks.

-Isabel Barrientos