Mini-Skool Early Learning Centers – Lacey

I cannot say enough about this place! My daughter went to the worst daycare around this town far too long. After leaving my career to stay home, after all the stress of daycare, 7 months ago, I decided to look around again and take my daughter somewhere so she can get the socialization she deserves without mommy hovering over her all of the time. How was she expected to grow and be able to take care of things without me there. After looking for a while I decided on mini skool this time.
I am so thrilled with the love and care they show my daughter. Not to mention the patience they have had towards me and my concerns. At the other daycare, they never made me feel okay leaving my daughter. They always made me feel like a burden.
Trust me, if you are looking for a daycare that will actually love your kids, please take them here.

My 20 month old son has been attending Mini Skool since August and we are so happy with the care he receives! As a teacher, my expectations are high, and I have seen such growth in his social interactions and independence. He loves going to school, and every member of the staff there loves him too. His teachers plan thoughtful learning opportunities, while both directors are caring, responsive, and so easy to talk to. Thank you for all you do!

Always friendly good staff, my daughter always wants to go back. Pretty affordable, but lets be real here, child care is never cheap. They pick her up from school, and she is there until 6 and its about 100 $ a week, transportation included. They give healthy snacks, they teach kids, not just babysit them. They are in age appropriate groups, always a clean facility. I am late sometimes due to JBLM traffic and they are always VERY understanding and kind about it. I for sure reccomend this place to anyone looking for outstanding child care.

My 4 ½ year old daughter has attended nearly her whole life. She loves it here and looks forward to coming to «skool». She has learned a lot from the teachers here who all seem to genuinely care for the children. They regularly put on events that bring the parents in off hours and their dedication shows. This is a safe place to bring your child, young or old. Our daughter comes home regularly reciting new lessons and facts she’s learned here. We’re often in amazement at just how much she picks up. To be fair, she may be the smartest child in the world, but I’m sure MiniSkool has a lot to do with it too :)

My child has attended Mini Skool since infancy. Although spendy, the teacher in my child’s preschool room trumped the cost because I knew my child would be receiving the wonderful education and attention from the preschool lead teacher. Ms.P. Last summer, there was a change in the lead teacher in the preschool group. My child absolutely adored the wonderful Hawaiian woman who taught the class for so many years. We grew close to Ms. P as she always took the time to give my child and others that extra special attention teaching our children basic curriculum along with music and culture.
Ms. P retired almost a year ago and the center cannot seem to find a decent replacement. The classroom is just not the same. Staff can be rude and dismissive. There have been so much turnover in teachers. Many don’t stay long or eventually realize that working in a daycare is hard work. I gave the center almost a year to find a teacher who would nicely replace Ms. P., but no luck.
I will pull my child out from the center and find another. I want a center whose teachers love the work and the children, and will go above and beyond.