Early Discoveries CDC – Cambrian Park

Wow is all I can say! I went here in the middle of the day a couple weeks back to check this place out. I’m looking for a place to take my son and wanted to get some information. I walk through the door and there’s nobody around snowing at the front desk I walk toward the back of the building and I say hello hello I see kids running around but yet still no one comes out. Eventually someone pokes her head out from a closed door and says can I help you. I say yes I’d like some information about your facility. she just looks at me and says were all taking a nap right now. I couldn’t believe it! not only do they have no security basically nobody at the front desk so anyone can just walk in! but talk about poor customer service! I would never send my son to a place like this and I suggest that others stay away as well.

I have 2 kids. We found this preschool when my older one was already in school, so I have a lot to compere with (4 preschool). This place is great ! As soon as we walked in here at first my son didn’t want to leave ! And it doesn’t happened with him a lot. On his first day, it was of course hard for him especially because he didn’t speak any English, Lisa, the owner (I didn’t know then that she was the owner) Picked him up, and carried him with such love that only mom can, no kidding. And by the way she is mom for 4, so really knows and gets motherhood :)). I was so touched! Later I found out that all the teacher there are very caring and nice. I trust them completely .
They have this great thing that no other day care has, I think, they send you report every day to your email, about your kid. What he/​she did, ate, how much they slept, what they learned and who they played with !! It gives you an opportunity to participate in your kid’s life, even when you at work. By the time I get home I know how my son spent his day, and we can talk about it. First he was surprised how do I know everything he did at school during the day, he couldn’t even remember everything. So this is a great bonus. I consider this a bonus because they don’t have to do it.
On top of just being wonderful day care, this place offers bunch of nice family parties, parents nights out, a lot of field trips and so on…
And the best part of all that all this is for reasonable price compare other places in this area .
Also, Lisa and Alan are very nice and caring people. They gave us a little discount on the price because my husband was unemployed for long time and was looking for job. And we really appreciate it!
The only two things that I personally don’t like is first: that they don’t help kids in the toilet (they don’t wipe them). My son stopped doing his business there because of that. He was too young to wipe himself (3 yo) and he didn’t like being dirty all day, his private parts were itchy and irritated, and he just adjusted his bowel movement to the schedule, so he only does it at home. There is also no privacy in the restroom for kids, I understand that this is for their safety, but it’s very open, and now when my son is older (4yo) he is shy about it too. So the whole toiled business needs improvement. We’re lucky that our boy didn’t develop chronic constipation, but some kids definitely do, especially if they had this problem before .
Another thing is food. Their lunch menu is not a healthiest one (hot dogs, mac&cheese, corn dogs, grilled cheese sandwich, pizza…) If that’s what your child eats normally than you’re good, but my son doesn’t like it, and even if he does eats it, I prefer him eat something healthier. So sometimes I give his lunch from home. But the good thing is that they provide you with the menu for a month and you can plan ahead of time if your child will like what’s on the menu tomorrow). They do give them fruits though .
That is what I have to say. For some people food and toilet can be the deal breaker, well… we adjusted to it. The most important thing for me is the atmosphere of the place, safety and the people ! And these are great! So make your choice …

This is the first and only preschool where my 2-​yr old has been, so I do not have many reference points, but here are my thoughts thus far.
My daughter turned 2 in December and started part-​time at Early Discoveries a month after her birthday. She loved it from day 1 — we never had any issues with the drop off, although that probably has to do with her outgoing personality.
The school is fairly clean (I am never totally satisfied, but I am slightly OC, so there), the teachers are pleasant. My kid seems happy and looks forward to going there to play with her friends.
The price is also right although the meals could be a tad healthier (hence 4 stars). I had some issues with security but they just build new fence and now I am very much at peace.
The program is interesting, the backyard is huge, there are pets that kids help take care of. A solid, solid place, imo.

I am a mother of 5 and a former teacher, I would highly recommend Early Discoveries! You will be hard pressed to find a quality program like this. Early discoveries is one of a kind. Loving, organized, well managed by amazing people!

We consider ourselves SO lucky to have found this school. The class sizes are terrific, (12 kids in her kindergarten class!) and the teachers are caring, intelligent, and tremendously dedicated to the children.
We love the fact that academics are a big focus, but not the entire focus. There are computers & iPads for learning focused games, many field trips, family fun nights, ‘parents night out’, plus its a relatively new facility with a great outdoor play area to boot. Another review said something about not having to provide info to chaperone for a field trip. Well, that is just not the case. I got fingerprinted! I do agree, however with another reviewer who said when they bring their child here, its just like being with family. Our family has felt safe & supported here from day one.
Another big plus for busy parents, is that snacks & lunches are included. This way, you are never scratching your head in front of your fridge at 7am trying to figure out what you can possibly pack your child for lunch.
My daughter was attending another school where we kept running into the issue of teacher turnover, and poor communication by management (Apple$eed) so when I was thinking of pulling her out of that school, and came to check out ED CDC, they offered us the option to have her come visit the school for 2 days (without charge!) to see if she liked it. Well, when she found out there were pets that she could help to take care of, she was sold. After 2 days of having her come home & tell me how much she loved it, I was sold too.
Our daughter is 4, reading on her own, writing, spelling & doing simple math. Most importantly, every day she *loves* going to school. This is truly a wonderful preschool-​kindergarten environment where the teachers instill a love of learning in kids, and there is good support for families.
I really cant think of any negatives. My only fear is when we actually have to leave the school when my daughter graduates kindergarten. I hate the thought of having to go out into the big scary world of education cuts & high student/​teacher ratios. I wish we could stay in the comfy, loving bubble of ED CDC all the way through high school!

I was extremely disappointed in this school. When I first talked to the director, I was very impressed with her ideas. However, once my child was enrolled, I found that the school was extremely disorganized to the point of dangerous. I dropped my child off one day to find an open box of roofing nails on one of the kids work tables with no teachers around. Pancakes are made for breakfast on an open griddle on the kids work table (i.e. at the children’s level). I picked up my child at nap time one day and there were no teachers in the room with the children and one child was wandering around crying and I comforted her! On a field trip, I was given another child to take drive to the field trip location but was not asked for my driver’s license or my insurance information. Once at the site, I was with my child and other children from the school alone with no teachers there for at least twenty minutes. The same thing happened on the way back to the school. Children were left with me and no teachers. Teachers would come and go in a matter of weeks, with no announcements about who has left and who the new teachers are. I felt like everyday I would walk in to find someone new watching my child and I didn’t even know their name. My child didn’t learn anything academic in the 9 or 10 months at the school, and hated being left every day. He went from being an unhappy kid to a happy kid within ONE week of changing to a new school. The facility is nice, the computers are nice, but once past the surface, there is a lot lacking.

My son has been here for almost two years and I can’t imagine a better environment for him to play and learn in. I am now a teacher but spent many years directing preschool programs so I was extremely selective when finding a quality childcare setting for my own son. Early Discoveries meets all my requirements and more importantly, makes my son happy! His social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs are met on a daily basis. I would not hesitate to recommend this program to anyone.

Our daughter has attended this school for the past year and loves it more and more the older she grows. We started her off young just past the 2 year old mark and we’re a bit apprehensive initially due to her age and being in a strange place. She had only known family to care for her while mommy and daddy worked. We felt the need to increase her stimulation and provide socialization for our daughter. We definitely found that in early discoveries and so much more.
Our daughter has been on field trips, made friends she hangs out with outside of preschool and has grown a ton. She is thriving in her art, now rides bikes, loves fantasy playing, and has really overcome some shyness. She is a potty learned individual now (YES!).
Potty training was a blessing in disguise and the fact that it is included just simply rocked! It was easy to do, we brought extra clothes and the school did the rest. She was done wearing diapers within 2 weeks total time even for naps and through the night.
The food the school provides is great and the kids all seem to eat it up. It’s no McDonald’s and the kids don’t seem to mind at all.
All the teachers and aids are wonderful people, they along with all the parents are quick to say good mornings/​nights and have a great day!
I really have no complaints or suggestions for the school. Anything in the past that I had voiced was met with positive feedback and changes for the better. The Parent Activities Comity meets to schedule fun family events and the participation is high at the events which says a lot for the school and it’s faculty.

Our little girl turned 2 in January… we decided it was time for Preschool any parent knows — that can be an awful transition, for both the child and the parents.
From the very first day — the staff here were so nurturing to our family.
It took our daughter about 3 weeks to stop crying at drop-​off, but every morning like clockwork, Ms. Emily (or other morning teachers) would take her to the window to waive our goodbyes!
They update me when I call or email and as soon as we come to pick her up they have a printed report of what she has done throughout the day (I love this report and read it every single day!)
Ms. Maria and Ms. Melissa are patient and superb teachers and caretakers. She is already using the potty consistently at school — and has a new found sense of independence.
I highly recommended to any parent considering preschool to come here and observe for him or herself!

I love Miss Lisa at Early Discoveries. She’s passionate about early childhood and giving children what they need to naturally and safely learn, explore, and grow. She’s a very experienced and capable director and teacher.
The school is young, so their staff is young as well, but they seem lovely and the children adore them. My 4 year old attended and I can’t wait for my baby to start in February!

I can not say enough about Early Discoveries CDC. We started here when they first opened and we love this school! My son was totally potty trained within the first week. The teachers are caring and treat each child with respect. Not only is it a learning environment, but a place to grow and play. Everyday when we wake up, my son asks if we are going to preschool and what day it is. He is excited to be there everytime. My son will go onto kindergarten next year and I know he will have a hard time saying good bye. Thank you Early Discoveries, you have made a difference in our lives! Tina Walters & family