I had a very hard time choosing a childcare provider with the Camas area. All of the centers I looked at were dirty, understaffed, unorganized and not one center had a properly funded educational program. When I looked at Yeah Wees (in Washougal) the attendant talked to me for about 15 minutes while leaving several children strapped into seats at a table and not one of those babies (it was the infant room!!) had any food or toys in front of them and at least one had a poopy diaper. I left that center thinking ""I can't do this, how am I supposed to go to work and leave my kids in a place like this?!"" When I looked at Parkside I was hopeful, but nervous to hear of the rates as it was absolutely the cleanest center I have seen. When I discovered that for just $615 per month my son could attend this beautiful, well staffed, educationally focused, local, newly remodeled center, we were excited! We love it at Parkside. The teachers all know the kids and what they are into, what they need to be learning, etc. They are open, honest, somewhat strict, and consistant; exactly what our son needs. My son comes home every day with some new thing he has made, learned, discovered, or discussed with his teachers at daycare. At Christmas we were amazed to hear him tell us ""Mom, my favorite teacher is Miss Kayla. She said she loves all the kids with her WHOLE heart. Not just a little bit of her heart, Mom but ALL OF IT!"" Just one small example of the great things we have heard about Parkside from who matters most - the kids. The kids are happy at drop off and pick up. Also, there are great family events that Parkside puts on for all of the families including a weekly dinner that all families are invited to. We love Parkside Christian Daycare Center. If anyone has anything negative to say about this center I can already tell you it isn't a parent of a child who has or does attend Parkside Christian Daycare Center.
Pros: CLEAN, ORGANIZED, EDUCATIONAL, FUN, WHOLESOME
Cons: THE NEIGHBOR WHO LIED TO THE CITY - TRYING TO CLOSE THE CENTER TO ALL.
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