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September 2023 by Amanda Truelove
My daughter has THRIVED here! The staff and teachers (ms. Laurie and ms. Ainne is ours) are literal angels. We are on our second school year here and my daughter still wakes up on school days so excited to go!
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July 2023 by Scott Million
Kidspace was absolutely instrumental in my daughter’s growth. Her first language was Vietnamese when we enrolled and yesterday when I said it was very windy outside she said, “No, Papa, it’s blustery!”This staff is all in on student centered learning and the arts, crafts, and activities are just next level compared to other preschools. They’ve opened up a world in my daughters mind and we are so grateful to have found this place.If there was a sixth star rating they’d get it. Worth every penny. Thank you!
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June 2023 by Jennifer Mcintyre
My husband and I found Kidspace while searching for an alternative to the daycare our 3 year old daughter was previously enrolled in. We toured several different locations, but the moment we found Kidspace we stopped our search. As we toured the classes, we saw happy, engaged, supported independent play. It was like night and day from our previous childcare experiences.We have been there for a year now, and it is not just our favorite childcare facility in Vancouver, it is one of our favorite places in Vancouver, period. Our daughter comes home excited about what she learned and what she explored every day. Her teachers, Miss Shasta and Miss Tracy are kind, attentive, and endlessly positive. The director of the school, Miss Kathy is one of the most thoughtful, reflective, and compassionate people I know. She runs a truly special program.When my husband and I talk about our experience with KidSpace, the one thing we repeatedly say is, "I can't believe this place isn't at the top of the search results when you look for preschools. I can't believe our good fortune in them having space for our daughter!"
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March 2023 by Beth Ford
We love Kidspace so much! The teachers are so caring and dedicated to helping the kids learn and grow. They are so thoughtful about coming up with activities that would interest and challenge each student. The teachers are also very dedicated to helping kids work on their social and emotional skills. They really meet the kids where they are at, instead of trying to make the kids fit into their classroom. It is very clear that they are experienced educators, and not just babysitters trying to get through the day. We had a tough experience at another preschool in Vancouver, so it was such a relief to finally feel at home at Kidspace!Truly, every single teacher and staff member is lovely and caring. Everyone knows all of our names, even teachers from other classes. And they are very careful and thoughtful about our kid's allergies. It's a relief to send him to school feeling like he is in safe hands.We also love the play-based curriculum -- our kid comes home every day with a new project or story about a fun classroom activity. He is excited to go to school and see all his friends and teachers. What a joy! I am so glad we found Kidspace.
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January 2023 by J S.
We have been at Kidspace for two yes. I've been holding off on writing a review because there are no words I could write to accurately describe the level of care, compassion, thoughtfulness, curiosity, and love for learning that exudes every inch of this school. My kid asks to go to school almost every day. My mind is at ease at drop off off, and when I pick her up, she is usually beaming about what they did in school that day. As a bonus, she has made several great friends.In my personal experience in observing many preschools and interacting with their children and staff as part of my job, many are just meeting the basic needs. Yes, the children are usually safe. But are they engaged? Educated thoughtfully? Do they feel like part of the school family? Do YOU?At Kidspace they are and you will! Kidspace is magical and a revelation. ALL children should have the opportunity to attend a preschool THIS GOOD!The owner is also actively exploring bringing back the Kindergarten program starting in the 2023-2024 school year!Check them out!
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September 2022 by F D.
I have to admit - I've been selfishly holding back my overwhelmingly positive review because I didn't want this place to get "too" popular while my kids were there. That's on me!Now they've "graduated," so I feel I can share.5 stars would be the *least* I could give this place to start with. The program and environment that Kathy and her staff have established is nothing short of amazing. Factor in that all of this had to be created in the specter of a pandemic is frankly miraculous. We brought both our boys here and they were welcomed immediately. While their tenure in preschool/pre-k has come to an end (much to their chagrin), it's a testament to how great a place KidSpace is - my kids wish they could come back (maybe to visit as alumni?), which should tell you all you need to know about the staff and program here. So many great memories and a huge jump start to their academic careers. All in a very safe and welcoming environment. Everything you could ask for...and more!
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June 2022 by Kali B.
There are not enough adjectives to describe how great this preschool is. The owners and teachers are extremely knowledgeable, kind, and caring humans. Both of my children attended Kidspace starting at 3 years old and it really felt like home to us until they moved to Kindergarten. They got a great start to their learning life and with this solid foundation have become vibrant inquisitive learners who enjoy school, reading and being in Nature. My kids loved the Nature School component of Kidspace too! Nothing beats being in the woods & climbing trees as part of their play based curriculum.
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December 2021 by Jessica Harper
We are so thankful to have found Kidspace for our son’s kindergarten year- especially during COVID. The owners and teachers put our minds at ease about safety precautions related to the pandemic and we were absolutely pleased and impressed with the quality care and education they gave our son daily. The incredible kindergarten teachers are able to focus on each student, tailoring the curriculum to meet individual needs and the small class size fostered true friendships between the students.I can’t say enough how thankful we were to have our son enrolled at Kidspace for kindergarten- not only did his academics progress beyond grade level, his social and emotional skills grew leaps and bounds because of the truly nurturing environment Kathy and the teaching staff have created. I would recommend this program to anyone.
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December 2021 by Jessica Geffen
We have had the most incredible experience at Kidspace Child Enrichment Center!My daughter started her preschool journey at Kidspace when she was 3 years old, continued into pre-K, joined the Summer program, and is now part of their first ever Kindergarten class. The teachers are so passionate about helping the children grow and learn, and they truly care about the children and families who attend. It is hard for me to put into words how wonderful this place is, but I will do my best to express how lucky we feel to have been part of the Kidspace family for the past few years.When my daughter started at Kidspace, we were so excited to see how much she loved going to school everyday. The very nurturing atmosphere allowed my daughter to challenge herself and grow through hands on play and exploration in all areas of learning, and with a lovely focus on nature and the outdoors. The incorporation of the Nature School program twice each week has been something we feel lucky to have been part of. My daughter also loves the indoor gym and the outdoor play space, and her creativity, imagination, and engagement in learning have grown tremendously since she started at Kidspace. My daughter also loved attending the weekly Gymnastics class hosted at Naydenov.The owners, Kathy and Sharon, are so passionate about what they do, as are all of the teachers we’ve had the pleasure of working with, and all of the staff go above and beyond to help the kiddos feel comfortable, happy, and able to express themselves, while feeling challenged to do their very best.Being that this is the first year they have implemented a Kindergarten class, we were so excited to have had this opportunity to continue my daughter’s education at such an amazing facility. When Covid hit, we knew there would be some changes to what school might look like. Kidspace has absolutely exceeded our expectations. Kathy and Sharon transformed the space to make it very Covid-friendly so that we felt confident our daughter would be safe and healthy while going to school everyday. Temperature checks upon arrival, sanitization stations, mask wearing, plexiglass partitions, and other impressive Covid measures made us feel so lucky to be able to continue our educational experience without worrying about the virus. The Kindergarten teachers have done an incredible job starting my daughter’s elementary education journey, with the Nellie Edge program, ASL, singing, dancing, helping her find a love and passion for reading, numbers, nature, and more.I could go on and on about how much we love Kidspace, but hopefully you’ll check out their program for yourself and fall in love just like we did!
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March 2021 by Jessica G.
We have had the most incredible experience at Kidspace Child Enrichment Center! My daughter started her preschool journey at Kidspace when she was 3 years old, continued into pre-K, joined the Summer program, and is now part of their first ever Kindergarten class. The teachers are so passionate about helping the children grow and learn, and they truly care about the children and families who attend. It is hard for me to put into words how wonderful this place is, but I will do my best to express how lucky we feel to have been part of the Kidspace family for the past few years.When my daughter started at Kidspace, we were so excited to see how much she loved going to school everyday. The very nurturing atmosphere allowed my daughter to challenge herself and grow through hands on play and exploration in all areas of learning, and with a lovely focus on nature and the outdoors. The incorporation of the Nature School program twice each week has been something we feel lucky to have been part of. My daughter also loves the indoor gym and the outdoor play space, and her creativity, imagination, and engagement in learning have grown tremendously since she started at Kidspace. My daughter also loved attending the weekly Gymnastics class hosted at Naydenov.The owners, Kathy and Sharon, are so passionate about what they do, as are all of the teachers we've had the pleasure of working with, and all of the staff go above and beyond to help the kiddos feel comfortable, happy, and able to express themselves, while feeling challenged to do their very best.Being that this is the first year they have implemented a Kindergarten class, we were so excited to have had this opportunity to continue my daughter's education at such an amazing facility. When Covid hit, we knew there would be some changes to what school might look like. Kidspace has absolutely exceeded our expectations. Kathy and Sharon transformed the space to make it very Covid friendly so that we felt confident our daughter would be safe and healthy while going to school everyday. Temperature checks upon arrival, sanitization stations, mask wearing, plexiglass partitions, and other impressive Covid measures made us feel so lucky to be able to continue our educational experience without worrying about the virus. The Kindergarten teachers have done an incredible job starting my daughter's elementary education journey, with the Nellie Edge program, ASL, singing, dancing, helping her find a love and passion for reading, numbers, nature, and more. I could go on and on about how much we love Kidspace, but hopefully you'll check out their program for yourself and fall in love just like we did!
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December 2020 by Matt Alderson
They are tremendous!
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December 2019 by Jenny Belt
Since day one I have been nothing but impressed with everything they do with the kids. My daughter absolutely loves preschool here.
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December 2019 by Brad Schelling
My son just graduated from here and is on to kindergarten. The staff here was just so amazing and kind. They really put in the effort to help each child individually. My son’s growth throughout his time here was incredible to watch. Miss T and Miss L in particular were always so patient and nurturing with him. When we had trouble at drop off with him not wanting me to leave they went above and beyond helping him feel welcome and safe there. I love this place. I will recommend it everyone I meet needing childcare.
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December 2019 by jessica olson
Our son has been going to kids space for about a year. We have been able to see him grow in ways we didn’t think were possible! This school not only does an amazing job at teaching kids hands on academics but they teach them personal life skills too. Iv never in my life met a group of people who treat children the way they do. From the moment you walk in the door EVERY single teacher knows your child. They talk to them with such importance and compassion, they get on your child’s level and truly love them as if they were their own. We are blessed to have one more year of spoiling before kindergarten!
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December 2018 by Jolene Ham
So far we love it. They really care about each child. I feel comfortable leaving my son here knowing he is in good hands.