YWCA Davidson

I totally agree with Zuri M. but things have changed. To start, Jenniee is not longer there (May 7, 2015), and since she left, the daycare has not been the same. Two weeks after she left I noticed a parent checking the expiration date on a pack of crackers, so I was curious enough to check them and saw that the crackers were about to expire (in fact the following date). Then, I heard that the food was coming from Second Harvest and when I asked one of the teachers, she confirmed it. I couldn’t believe that! I remember that the food used to come from Costco.
In this week, three complaints have been posted on the door at the daycare. Two violations were cited: Not having the fingerprint clearance on file for a substitute teacher and having toddlers and preschoolers in the same room.
My child is vey important to me and I need to follow my instincts. If you still decide to enroll your child here, ask questions, have the show you where they keep the food, where they buy it, how long the teacher have been there, have them notify you if they are using substitute teachers, etc. I don’t know what else is going on in there, but I don’t want to stay any longer to find out. Good luck!

Very disappointing they don’t offer positive parenting classes anyone! I’ve taken many here and they helped with my kids, marriage, life and all of my relationships… so much that I ended up volunteering my time and facilitating them for other parents here.
This was years ago.
Now they don’t have them. It’s a very sad day

We came to this facility to ask about the program and resources for daycare. The woman at the lobby was very rude.
First question: «Are you going to provide the funding?» We said we were looking for resources given that we have twins. I was expecting something like a discount for sencond child or generally there these kind of resources, like places where you can apply for help.
Her Answer: «Look here at this brochoure and go get the funding». Then, she asked to the next person how she can help her. In other words, an invitation to go away.
No information on the programs, no information on the care, no information on the services they provide. The message was clear: Don’t waste my time if you are going to ask for help to pay our services.
I have been sending my twins to a family daycare in Santa Clara, and my older daughter to a Pre-​school in Sunnyvale. I am not new in the daycare business and I am very aware of the costs of these kind of services. The costs are in the range of many pre-​schools and infant daycare places in the area. I don’t see any difference or impact to the fact that they name themselves «non-​profit».
From my point of view, the «non-​profit» label is simply not relevant regarding the daycare/​pre-​school services. They charge essentially the same than other businessess, without any significant difference in the care they provide.

This daycare has been such a huge blessing to our family.
I searched for a long time for a good daycare for my son. I found several that were way more expensive and the kids kids were in chaos, crying and didn’t know what was going on; communication with the teachers was difficult; classrooms just not made for kids.
When I first met with Jennie 2yrs ago, I was so surprised in such a positive manner. To get into the daycare there are 2 locked gates (yey for safety) but when you walk in to center it’s like small school: it’s very welcoming, it’s bright, warm and colorful. All the kids know what’s going on, there is order. Every week there is a educational curriculum, there’s a color, letter, number and topic (i.e. safety, transportation.etc.) of the week. There’s a schedule in place, there’s a time for breakfast, lunch, snacks, crafts, play and more. They also provide food for the kids. If you bring substitutes they’ll use them instead. The teachers are simply amazing, they are responsive to all of the kids and they sincerely care for them. There is such a transparency in the center it’s great. You can come and stop by at anytime of day and you’ll always see the children are doing fine. I never worry about my son while he’s here, I know he’s okay.
There have been soooo many changes that have gone on in our lives but ywca has been the one thing that we are not willing to change. It has provided a great foundation for my son.
I know and I’ve heard from several other people that I pay a lot for day care but honestly $ 227 a week isn’t a lot when you consider everything: they’re open from 7am-​6pm, provide all meals, change diapers/​help with potty training, are secure, the teachers are fantastic, and communication is great. My son is generally there more than 40hrs at the center. When I used to babysit I charged $ 12hrly min. $ 227 isn’t a lot and I happily pay it knowing my son is safe and having a great education.
I beyond recommend this daycare to anyone.

Can someone tell me how can YWCA be affordable? I looked up the rates on their website and according to the chart I’d be coughing up OVER two hundred dollars a week to put my 4yr old in their preschool program. How is that affordable?! I’m aware of the high rates that other preschools have but I was not impressed by the YWCA pricing. Spending over $ 800 a month on just about anything nowadays does not qualify as «Affordable»

This place provides a great service to our society. They help not only women but also men who have been through tough obstacles in their lives. Personally I have to credit this organization for helping me get up on feet. Leandra is the best! If you want to support the movement and fight against assaults on women and rape, you can join the Walk a Mile in her shoes walk every year hosted by yours truly YWCA. It is in April this year.

An awesome set of resources for all women, especially at risk women, the disadvantaged and the down trodden. Support this organization with referrals and donations!

Great services provided here!

This the best childcare for the price by a long shot. I did a lot of searching, and the other centers at this level of quality were way out of our price range — I am so thankful that I was able to get my daughter in a place I feel really good about, and I can still afford to buy groceries! I agree with Diana that Jenniee is wonderful, and so way May, but shet left to move to Sacramento. :(
The teachers here do a nice job balancing caring & consistency. Because my daughter has a very strong personality, and can be emotionally sensitive, it was important to me that her caregivers would be responsive to he needs, yet set good boundaries, and be watchful that she was not steamrolling other kids. In addition to the secure emotional environment, the kids are kept busy with constructive educational activities & crafts, and free play. I like that the days follow a regular, consistent schedule.
The facilities are clean and secure. The toys and environment are kept fastidious, and a special key card is required to enter the building. The staff can let you in if you don’t have your key, and the added security is reassuring.
My son recently started in the infant room, our 1^st experience with that part of the center. The caregivers are very caring, gentle & patient with the little ones. My only complaint is that the toys are a bit simple for the older end of the age range, (18 mos), and they don’t get any outside time. But, they do play with the kids, and give the bigger one some craft stuff, like pens & paper coloring, or stickers.
I would & have recommended this center to my friends.

I’ve been sending my older son to the YWCA for two and a half years (since he was 2) and my younger son for half a year since he was 11 month old. The center is outstanding. The facilities are clean and friendly, and the teachers take excellent care of the children. The Director, Jenniee, is fantastic: she’s responsive, knows all the parents and kids (there’s about 50 – 65), and is flexible about making accommodations. She hires excellent teachers — so much so that other YWCA centers are always trying to poach them! The best teacher by far is May, who has worked with both my sons. She’s devoted to the kids, is extremely consistent, spends her free time and resources planning material, arrives early, and leaves late. The price is extremely affordable to comparable programs. The preschool program is structured enough that the kids are ready for kindergarten, yet with enough flexibility so that children can choose their respective activities. The only reason I don’t give the Y five stars is that they never take the infants outside. The under 18 month crowd is stuck in one play space or one nap room all day. However, I give the preschool program five stars. They also have a toddler class (18 months — 3 yrs) that was great for my elder son but I’m not sure how it’s doing under the new teacher so no opinion for that class.