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September 2023 by Kelsey B.
I really can't speak highly enough of Shining Stars. My children have been going there since my eldest (now almost 5) was 4 months old. As a full-time working mom, the most important quality of childcare to me is that it allows my children to feel safe and loved. Shining Stars does that. We recently attempted to move my youngest into a different daycare closer to our home after family medical issues made it challenging to drive across town for childcare. I had my child in the other center for 1 day before I texted Shams, the owner of Shining Stars, pretty much begging for our spot back. Shining Stars is worth driving across town for. What that experience taught me is that not all daycare/preschools are created equal. What makes Shining Stars unique is that the teachers and staff truly treat your children like their own family. They will feel so loved, comforted and cared for at Shining Stars. The same cannot be said for the larger more corporate daycare/preschool centers in Oceanside.
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January 2022 by Daria B.
Update - I've since pulled my son out of Shining Stars daycare. There is a huge issue with retention as his teachers kept switching, and the substitute teachers did not know him or his routine so kept making mistakes. One almost gave him formula when he was exclusively drinking breastmilk, and he is allergic to dairy and soy so that would have caused a serious allergic reaction. Also on his last day there, one of the teachers in his room brought out the wrong baby when I came to pick him up! I asked them multiple times not to put him in the Boppy pillow laying down while drinking his bottle but they continued to do so anyways. They do these raffles for charity every month but never announce the winner - we were there from April through October and they only announced one raffle winner that whole time, despite running raffles monthly...which makes me suspicious. Also the owner profits off of Child Care Aware fee assistance - we are still owed $126 4 months after leaving Shining Stars daycare. Child Care Aware increased our family's fee assistance rating by $126/month but we pre-paid at our original fee assistance rate, and that excess money is meant to be passed back along to the family but Shams is not doing so. Also my son was constantly sick (exposed to Covid multiple times there) and has not been sick once since leaving.
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October 2021 by Bo G.
Very well organized and caring staff. lots of great activities for kids that focus on development. The infant team is amazing! Our son is always very excited to see Manal and Aurora. They exude nothing but love in a job that requires tremendous amounts of attention. The app is very useful and Manal and Aurora always are very responsive.
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September 2021 by P.J. E.
Our two children have loved attending Shining Stars preschool so much! The staff are amazing and we see how much they care about the children. We get cute photos of the kids in many fun lessons, crafting projects and playing outdoors. They feed our kids healthy food, kids actually take naps (not like at home), and our kids are much more well behaved after attending Shining Stars. We're so lucky to have our kids at this preschool, forever grateful to Shams and the team.
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July 2021 by Ryan P.
This place is amazing! They are great with my daughter and I honestly think she is benefiting intellectually compared to kids who stay home. They have helped her become confident in every day life. I can't be thankful enough.
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December 2018 by Catherine Roque
My son has been going here since he was 2 years old. He is now almost 5 and this will be his last year. I can't say enough good things about the directors and teachers. The peace of mind is there every single day when I drop him off which means a lot to a mom with anxiety like myself! They do so many activites in and outdoors daily. My son loves all the teachers here. They check the kids in and out on an app daily. The teachers and directors are always reachable by call or text. My favorite things they have weekly are the yoga teacher, the music man and water days when it's warm. My next baby will definitely be going here when it's time!
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December 2017 by Teri Bowen
I couldn't ask for better care for my daughter. The environment is awesome and education and clean. The staff is friendly and attentive. My daughter had gone here for over a year and I have been very impressed my the crafts sent home and how thoughtful the staff is. Great curriculum, even for the toddlers.
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December 2017 by Nicole Cofey
Love this place. Wouldn't send my child any place else
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December 2017 by Djuan Brown
Great staff and owner!
