CDC at Hicks Canyon

CDC Preschool is great! The only reason I knew about the program is because my older daughter attends Hicks Canyon. The preschool hours are 9am-​12pm. They don’t offer a full day program, but those three hours are enough to give a busy mom time in her day! The separate the kids into two groups by age which is great. Safety is also ingrained in their day to day operations. They are diligent about making sure paperwork is up to date (including allergy information and medication) as well as if there are any playground mishaps. I had my oldest daughter in a co-​op Preschool and I feel that the CDC Preschool offers the same level of education and enrichment that my older daughter received from another school.

My daughter has been attending CDC for almost 2 years and we have had nothing but a positive experience. Although not every child care is for every child, this child care center fits the needs of my child. They feed the children healthy and fresh snacks and even make homemade breakfasts!
I used to pay a lot more in childcare and the food was horrible. I know food should not be the only focus but they have impressed me with their creativity all around. Teachers have been responsive and Ms. Nicole works hard with the kids to complete their homework accurately. I appreciate all the staff including Ms. Judy and I see them doing a wonderful job!
Mk

My daughter has been going to this CDC for 2 years. They are amazing! They are so good with her. She is a picky eater and her food has to always have the right temprature. One of the administrators there, Amanda, always has her eye on her at lunch time and makes sure she is happy with the food temp and actually eats :) Also, Ms. Judy, their supervisor, is always so hands on with the kids and my daughter and I love her. To the extent possible she goes out of her way to make the kids’ stay there enjoyable. Example, my daughter loves pizza day. This one week they were not planning a pizza day… but Ms. Judy over heard my daughter telling me that she was so sad they weren’t having pizza day on Friday :(Ms Judy. looked up from her desk and said to my daughter «you really like the pizza days don’t you?» And when she said yes, Ms. Judy said «well I think we can change the plans to have pizza day this Friday!» :) We love her! :) Did I mention they have the best field trips! Legoland, Knotts Berry Farm, beach, and many other really great places!

My daughter went to this CDC for 4 years before going to middle school and my son is currently attending there. I LOVE this program. It has been a 2^nd home for my children. I know they are safe and cared for. Every one of the teachers are attentive and know both of my kids personally. You cannot say that about every child care place. My son has had some issues there and it has always been handled professionally and courteously. Ms. Judy is great at handling all the kids and I enjoy the communication between her and I when dealing with my son. The kids are very organized and they do a wonderful job. Sometimes when I pick my child up early from school I forget to call Ms. Judy and let her know that my son is not coming. I usually get a call within minutes of dismissal to make sure I have him. I also enjoy knowing that my children are eating healthy snacks. The breakfast always looks good and is nutritionally balanced which is important to me. My son gets his homework done here and then has time to run around and be a kid while I am at work. He is safe and he is happy!!!

I love Hicks CDC. My son started with this center since the beginning. He has moved on to middle school. Now I have my daughter there. The center has always been safe, clean, and a positive environment to my kids. Ms. Judy is caring and attentive to details. Yes, she can be strict sometimes, but that’s exactly how I would be with my kids also. The center is right inside the school, so your child can just walk there without even going out on the street. It makes me feel a lot safer. The snacks are healthy. The activities are fun. Once a year they have a talent show where the kids get to perform. Sooo much fun to watch. Both my kids have so much memory there. The price isn’t the lowest, but you pay for safety and convenience. All in all, highly recommended. My daughter will be leaving Hicks after this school year. We feel sad because Judy has been like family to us. We’ll miss you, CDC.

This is a great place for after school day care. The people here are very caring, and the create a safe and enjoyable environment for children. My two kids went here after school for a couple of years, and they had a great experience. The leaders help with homework, and they also prepare many arts and crafts for the children to enjoy.