little darlings

I don't believe any of these negative reviews and I've read these reviews before I even put my daughter in their care...if any of this was happening my daughter would tell me....it's sad that grown adults have to stoop so low to try and tarnish Darlenes 30 year reputation. My daughter attends this i…

I don't believe any of these negative reviews and I've read these reviews before I even put my daughter in their care...if any of this was happening my daughter would tell me....it's sad that grown adults have to stoop so low to try and tarnish Darlenes 30 year reputation. My daughter attends this incredible childcare and preschool, and I truly cannot express how thankful we are to have found it! The setup is brilliant-with two houses next to each other, one dedicated to the littles and the other for preschoolers. This thoughtful arrangement helps kids transition seamlessly as they grow, and the staff even supports potty training, making the process so much easier for parents. The care and dedication here are unmatched. The staff is warm, attentive, and truly invested in every child's well-being and development. They go above and beyond by providing home-cooked meals and snacks, supplying diapers, buying gifts for birthday/Christmas and more......darlene is great about keeping parents informed with weekly newsletters and menus.....and quarterly calls to check in on how things are going. It's clear that communication and partnership with families are priorities here, and as a parent, that means so much. The children are constantly engaged in enriching activities-from learning time and creative crafts to outdoor play and fun field trips. Darlene, the owner, is dedicated to not only creating a nurturing environment but also following all state and local laws, which is so commendable. With over 30 years of experience, her leadership is reflected in every detail of this program. Not only that but she really loves her kids there, it's really something quite special. Since starting here, my daughter has grown tremendously. She has become more polite, learned to control her emotions, and developed amazing social skills while learning how to play with other kids. sometimes my daughter will do things or say things that blow my mind and I'll say how do you know how to do that and she'll say from preschool haha. She absolutely loves going, and seeing her excitement every day is such a joy for us. If you're looking for a childcare and preschool that feels like a second home while also offering structure, education, and heartfelt care, this is the place. We couldn't imagine a better environment for our daughter to thrive!

This is the most amazing day care I have ever been to. I have my youngest son in Little Darlings, my 2 other children are much older and went to a center. I do not agree with what Cynthia Failla has to say. I overheard Darlene try to talk to Cyndy on several occasions and Cyndy would blown her of…

This is the most amazing day care I have ever been to. I have my youngest son in Little Darlings, my 2 other children are much older and went to a center. I do not agree with what Cynthia Failla has to say. I overheard Darlene try to talk to Cyndy on several occasions and Cyndy would blown her off. I myself can not stand Cynthia, drama queen. One minute she would say what wonderful caregivers Darlene and her staff are and the next minute she was mad because someone couldn't "rock her son" during the entire rest times or I can't believe they won't let him have his passy when he's 2. I don't want my son picking up his passy when her son drops it. It was always all about her son, she didn't care about any of the other children. I and several other parents were so glad when Darlene asked her to leave. If anyone couldn't follow rules it was Cyndy. I heard her tell other parents that she was going to do things her way and not listen to what Darlene would ask us to do. And as far as putting her son at risk. I heard Darlene ask several times for a complete list of what her son was allergic to, and Cyndy would blow her off. When her son did have an allergic reaction it was from the formula that Cyndy provided, she had never given it to him before. The next day she said "I guess he can't have that formula, hahaha" What mom laughs about her son being allergic to formula. She was the one who put her sons life at risk, not Darlene. I am just so thankful for Darlene.

As a first time mother it can be overwhelming finding child care. My friend Niki referred me to Darlene Thompson. As a Research Consultant I like to research all the facts before I make my decisions. I met with Darlene and found her to be pleasant and quite knowledgeable in her field. I asked he…

As a first time mother it can be overwhelming finding child care. My friend Niki referred me to Darlene Thompson. As a Research Consultant I like to research all the facts before I make my decisions. I met with Darlene and found her to be pleasant and quite knowledgeable in her field. I asked her about the situation below and she was sad the way things turned out. She had terminated care for a child due to what she felt was lack of communication with the parent. I called CCD and was able to discuss the complaint. The infant had an allergic reaction to the formula which the parent supplied. Darlene failed to contact CCD and report it. I didn’t realize that CCD classifies an allergic reaction as an injury, they do not have a detailed definition for injury. I personally feel the parent was neglectful in sending formula to day care without first trying it out. I also learned from CCD that Darlene has been in business for 23 years and is required to take a minimum of 15 hours of continuous education, most of which is in infant and toddler development. Do the math. As far as the rest, visit Darlene and call CCD before making your decision. I look forward to having my baby attend Little Darlings in April.

I started my oldest daughter at Little Darlings after first going to a large center. I thought a large center would be able to take better care of her and the staff would be better trained. That was not the case, in 6 months she had 3 different infant teachers. A friend referred me to Little Darl…

I started my oldest daughter at Little Darlings after first going to a large center. I thought a large center would be able to take better care of her and the staff would be better trained. That was not the case, in 6 months she had 3 different infant teachers. A friend referred me to Little Darlings and Darlene has been so wonderful. Not only has my oldest daughter attended Little Darlings so has my second daughter and now my son, The staff has a great love for the children and a desire to help them learn new and exciting things.. Darlene has 2 houses. One is for infants and toddlers and the other one is a preschool and young after school age care. I couldn't be happier with the quality of loving care my children have received. My girls learned respect for adults, teachers and their peers. They were taught the "Golden Rule", nobody teaches that anymore. I have had many compliments from their elementary teachers and my friends on how well mannered they are. I know that is because of Darlene and the staff. My girls have had so much fun at Little Darlings that they can't wait until they are old enough to work there. I highly recommend this day care.

I removed my son from this preschool awhile ago and even though I left on good terms with Darlene I still would not recommend Little Darlings. I agree that Darlene is hard to get along with. I got along with her but that is only because I did not question anything she told me or her teaching metho…

I removed my son from this preschool awhile ago and even though I left on good terms with Darlene I still would not recommend Little Darlings. I agree that Darlene is hard to get along with. I got along with her but that is only because I did not question anything she told me or her teaching methods. If you do as she says you will get along fine. If you question anything she will find a way to get rid of you. I saw this happen several times. I do know for a fact that Darlene has told the staff to use spray bottles on the kids if they misbehave. That was part of the reason why I removed my son from here. I didn’t think he should be treated like one of her dogs. I was not happy with the preschool, I thought the staff was unfriendly and my son said on more than one occasion that they were “mean” to him. As a single mom I was stuck here longer than I wanted to be due to my financial situation. I was finally able to find another daycare and am much happier.

Little Darlings daycare does not provide safe, reliable, quality care for your child! I encourage parents looking for a daycare to go to the State of Oregon Child Care Complaint Division. Here is the link: http://www.emp.state.or.us/ccd-complaints/ You will see that Little Darlings has 4 complain…

Little Darlings daycare does not provide safe, reliable, quality care for your child! I encourage parents looking for a daycare to go to the State of Oregon Child Care Complaint Division. Here is the link: http://www.emp.state.or.us/ccd-complaints/ You will see that Little Darlings has 4 complaints with numerous valid complaints including one for the use of corporal punishment! The owner of Little Darlings is extremely difficult to work with; she has a very unbecoming personality including extreme immaturity, dramatization, and she lacks the ability to communicate effectively. Some reasons why you should not send your child to Little Darlings: (1) Owner does not understand the State laws for running a daycare. (2) My son was sent home so often with bogus illnesses that I had to arrange for alternate care in order to keep my job. (3) Owner ignored doctor notes and my instructions and proceeded to give my son foods containing ingredients that he is allergic to multiple times, risking his life. (4) No educational background or proper training (5) Owner will tell you how to parent your child and will not work with you to help your child transition from one milestone to the next.

Little Darlings daycare does not provide safe, reliable, quality care for your child! I encourage parents looking for a daycare to go to the State of Oregon Child Care Complaint Division. Here is the link: http://www.emp.state.or.us/ccd-complaints/ You will see that Little Darlings has 4 complain…

Little Darlings daycare does not provide safe, reliable, quality care for your child! I encourage parents looking for a daycare to go to the State of Oregon Child Care Complaint Division. Here is the link: http://www.emp.state.or.us/ccd-complaints/ You will see that Little Darlings has 4 complaints with numerous valid complaints including one for the use of corporal punishment! The owner of Little Darlings is extremely difficult to work with; she has a very unbecoming personality including extreme immaturity, dramatization, and she lacks the ability to communicate effectively. Some reasons why you should not send your child to Little Darlings: (1) Owner does not understand the State laws for running a daycare. (2) My son was sent home so often with bogus illnesses that I had to arrange for alternate care in order to keep my job. (3) Owner ignored doctor notes and my instructions and proceeded to give my son foods containing ingredients that he is allergic to multiple times, risking his life. (4) No educational background or proper training (5) Owner will tell you how to parent your child and will not work with you to help your child transition from one milestone to the next.

Little Darlings daycare does not provide safe, reliable, quality care for your child! I encourage parents looking for a daycare to go to the State of Oregon Child Care Complaint Division. Here is the link: http://www.emp.state.or.us/ccd-complaints/ You will see that Little Darlings has 4 complaint…

Little Darlings daycare does not provide safe, reliable, quality care for your child! I encourage parents looking for a daycare to go to the State of Oregon Child Care Complaint Division. Here is the link: http://www.emp.state.or.us/ccd-complaints/ You will see that Little Darlings has 4 complaints with numerous valid complaints including one for the use of corporal punishment! The owner of Little Darlings is extremely difficult to work with; she has a very unbecoming personality including extreme immaturity, dramatization, and she lacks the ability to communicate effectively. Some reasons why you should not send your child to Little Darlings: (1) Owner does not understand the State laws for running a daycare. (2) My son was sent home so often with bogus illnesses that I had to arrange for alternate care in order to keep my job. (3) Owner ignored doctor notes and my instructions and proceeded to give my son foods containing ingredients that he is allergic to multiple times, risking his life. (4) No educational background or proper training (5) Owner will tell you how to parent your child and will not work with you to help your child transition from one milestone to the next.

I had my first child at another day care that was very expensive and had a high turnover. I was referred to Darlene and had a wonderful experience with both my children. Now I’m expecting my surprise 3rd child. Darlene is full so I am on a waiting list. I sure hope there is room for us in August…

I had my first child at another day care that was very expensive and had a high turnover. I was referred to Darlene and had a wonderful experience with both my children. Now I’m expecting my surprise 3rd child. Darlene is full so I am on a waiting list. I sure hope there is room for us in August, I would not trust my child to anyone else. The staff is always friendly and loving to the children. I was there a total of 10 years and never saw it understaffed. Always had more teachers then needed. And some of the teachers are still there from when my children attended.

Wow! Rose Green does not know what she is talking about. If Little Darlings is so great why do they have so many complaints with the state? I would never take my child to a daycare that had ANY complaints with the state. It is also very apparant that "Rose Green" is Darlene Thompson, the owner o…

Wow! Rose Green does not know what she is talking about. If Little Darlings is so great why do they have so many complaints with the state? I would never take my child to a daycare that had ANY complaints with the state. It is also very apparant that "Rose Green" is Darlene Thompson, the owner of this daycare.