I have in the past had the privledge of helping raise some pretty amazing children.
I have asked some of them to reflect on their time with me so I could share it.
If you have something to add, please email it to me so I can post it here.
My kids 2nd home!
by 3guysandagirl on 08/17/2009
I can't begin to say enough about the care Sandy provides to my two boys. Sandy has been a part of our family for the past 4 years, caring for our 5 and 2 year old sons. They LOVE Sandyland and so do I! Sandy goes above and beyond the call of duty for "her" kids...and their moms (dad's too)!! There have been countless times I have gone to Sandy looking for advice regarding anything from bottle feeding to potty training, whatever phase my kids are going through Sandy has been through it a dozen times over!
The care and concern for the children and families does not stop at the end of the day.
The children are treated with respect and admiration and are always given plenty of affection and attention. Kids live what they learn, so being with Sandy they learn respect for others, manners and a great sense of self worth that I have not seen in other day care situations.
Arts/crafts and lessons are taught daily and give my boys such a sense of accomplishment when they can show me what they did at the end of the day!
My older son (now in school) wants to come with me every day to pick up the 2 year old just so he can see what they did/made that day!
Sandyland IS an adventure land with no shortage of things to do, the kids are never bored and are always encouraged to be the best they can be. Being a full time working mom, I feel so lucky to have found Sandy and couldn't imagine anyone else caring for my children... I wish there were five more stars, I would give her a 10!
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LIKE OUR EXTENDED FAMILY
by jackandcolet on 08/15/2009
OUR TWO CHILDREN WENT TO SANDY LAND FOR TWO YEARS WHEN WE LIVED
IN SALINAS, CA. OUR TWO BOYS LOVED IT THERE. IT IS WONDERFUL TO BE
ABLE TO GO TO WORK AND NOT WORRY ABOUT YOUR CHILDREN BECAUSE
YOU KNEW THEY WERE IN GOOD HANDS. THEY ENJOYED THE DIFFERENT
ACTIVITIES AND ESPECIALLY LOVED CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS WITH SANTA
AT SANDY LAND. WE MOVED OUT OF STATE IN 2002, AND STILL KEEP IN TOUCH
WITH SANDY AND HER FAMILY. SANDY LAND IS AN EXTENSION OF OUR FAMILY.
WE GREATLY APPRECIATE THE CARE AND ATTENTION OUR CHILDREN RECEIVED
AT SANDY LAND!
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Very Happy Mom
by lynn0417 on 08/10/2009
I have had both my children at Sandyland Child Care since they were 4 months old (now 6 & 2 yrs old). I cannot say enough about the care that Sandy provides to all her kids in her care. I have seen kids at other facilities who fight and are out of control. I have never seen any of Sandy's kids act out like this while in her care. All of her kids are treated fairly, are taught polite manners, and are the best behaved kids for their ages.
Sandy provides nutritionally balanced meals and snack to her kids. TV watching is very limited. She does some type of art/craft with the kids daily. All kids are also provided a safe and quiet resting time each day.
Sandy has loads of age appropriate toys for all ages and is always updating her toys to provide variety for the kids. She also has a nice back yard with play houses, age appropriate "bikes" and balls.
I have heard horror stories from co-workers trying to find quality child care and having to move their kids around. My husband and I have given up job opportunites so we would not have to change child care provider. We are very lucky to have found such a great care provider for our girls.
I cannot say enough for the level of care Sandy provides to her kids.
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Off to school
by Ruth 09/09/08
I just need to let you know that I am very thankful that I had you as my childcare provider in the early years of my son's up bringing. Apparently, he is a very smart child according to his 1st grade teacher. This is what she told me, he should be in kindergarten, but academically his mental status is of a 1st grader. The school district where he is under see’s him as a kindergartener, but according to his teacher he exceeds beyond that and was skipped to 1st grade. Therefore, I want to thank you and your teaching skill while you had him because it paid off; and will be moving unto 2nd grade in the fall of 2009. Again, thank you for being such a great childcare provider and caring so much for the children you tend too.
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