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February 2024 by Tiger L.
We love shining stars! My son has been going there for a couple of years now & I love them. All the ladies do such a great job. They work with you, are understanding, super flexible. I'm so grateful to them. Armida is up front, and she knows how to handle business. The morning ladies, know you're most likely in a rush, and really pitch in, when your little doesn't want you to leave. The pm crew, is on top of it, they fill you in on that day's events, and when your little is smiling, you know they had a good day. Did i mention they have a bus that drops them off at their school & picks them up?! Like I said, we love shining stars.
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January 2024 by Rose C.
I came in to look at the school again after being there over a year ago. It looks like there is a new Director Armida Ortiz. She blew me out of the water! This woman is so amazing. I am so happy for Shining Stars Preschool to have such an amazing Director. Ms. Ortiz ( director) was so helpful and sweet and not only was she wonderful with the kids but she was actually very encouraging to me as a woman, and as a teacher, the daycare is so clean and orderly. She was very knowledgeable and understanding about children. She has so many different backgrounds and having special needs kids as a teacher. It was always hard when we didn't have any leadership or direction on how to help children with special needs and I feel like this Director has it ALL! Knowledge, compassion, understanding, wisdom, discernment, so much love and empathy for other people and for the children and parents that she serves. This daycare has teachers that really have servant hearts and for this, I am truly grateful. I don't do many reviews on preschool centers . I've seen it really turn around! I was having such an amazing time chatting with her just as a person she really gets it and I feel like that is the most important thing when it comes to a Director of a school / Center with kids etc ... you have to have somebody who understands people & knows how to LEAD TEACHERS ETC...! The minute I walked in I felt PEACE in the atmosphere and acceptance . The entire atmosphere has changed from when I've been there about a year ago . She really understands people and she has compassion and she understands the special needs of other children . She just gets it! Every time I call she was so kind and I just have nothing but wonderful things to say about Armida Ortiz. The school was clean. It smelled amazing, the atmosphere again felt so peaceful and she just brings such a lovely smile and grounding to the center . Not only is the Ms. Ortiz amazing but all the teachers are so sweet and patient with the children ! So much Love parents ! Truly ... I just love the way that everything is so clean and how It'sorderly. I can't say enough about this school. I really recommend you going in and checking it out and at least speak to Armida the Director she's so wonderful and she will totally make you feel at ease. We all want our children to be in a safe environment and I'm telling you this is such a lovely atmosphere. God bless Shining Stars God Bless all of the parents looking into this for their kids! You will be blessed here ! Highly recommend
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January 2024 by Reina G.
i wanted to take some time to give my experience with Shinning Stars. My daughter was at a previous daycare center in Ventura and was struggling with potty training. she started having behavioral issues and was being sent home 3-4 times a week. I was asked to sign a contract stating she needed to be potty trained in 30 days or she would be kicked out. A friend of mine gave me the directors number and encouraged me to call. From day one of contacting the director I was met with empathy, understanding, and compassion for my daughter's experience. I went in to meet the director and was welcomed and given a tour. I met the teacher of the class my daughter would be in. My daughter was met with the same empathy, understanding and compassion that I was shown. This was almost a year ago, since then my daughter has thrived since making the switch. she was potty trained within a few months with the help of the teachers. The holiday events and meals, the meals provided throughout the day, the artwork, the photos sent throughout the day, the different stations provided for learning and playing, and there isn't one person who works there that doesn't do their part in ensuring she is thriving. I am very grateful for Shinning Stars and I do recommend their services.
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January 2024 by Cassandra S.
I couldn't have picked the best daycare for my kids. The teachers as well as the director are amazing. They truly care for the kids as if they were their own. I have an infant that will be joining them next week to have fun and play. One thing I truly appreciate is the teachers will text you pictures of your child, so while you're at work/home missing them you can see how much fun they are having. Would definitely recommend this daycare to anybody.
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January 2024 by Kathryn Aryia Z.
I love this place so much. My child has been going here for 2 years and I know my child is in great caring hands. The staff is amazing and so caring. They treat everyone like family and really care about each individual child. I recommend this center to anyone who is looking for childcare. This center amazing.
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January 2024 by Julia K.
Excellent school! They are very focused on the children they care for! The kids all enjoy playing there!
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January 2024 by Stephen C.
This place is horrible. The lobby area is very crowded and unorganized. The director doesn't know what she is doing at all. Once you come in the building there is a very strong bad odor. The rooms are separated by dividers no doors to the rooms just a small gate. Do not take your children to this daycare center look somewhere else.
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March 2020 by Supriya Shah
Wonderful center! I came to this center after a terrible experience (child falling sick every week) at another center in Camarillo and was pleasantly surprised by this center. Everyone is super caring and have much cleaner center. Their rates are also significantly lower than other centers.
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January 2020 by Ana D.
LOOK ELSEWHERE!!!! i came in here getting a good feel about the school , the director was really nice and made me feel comfortable so i went for it. i didn't meet my sons teacher until we went in on the first day and off the bat just seemed like this was JUST a job for her. many of the times coming to either pick up or drop off my son she was just on her phone. not even two months of being there my son got hurt twice where he physically got scrapes and his lip was busted, i understand accidents happen but when my son and other kids had a different story than what the teacher was writing on her report i became really concern. i truly feel that they don't pay attention to the kids as they should and that is why them themselves don't even know what really happend they're just coming up with a story. i feel like my child was neglected and not at all made him feel comfortable as he was new to the place. my child stared acting really different, we notice he was scared to be around other kids and i quickly realized the kids at that school were not being nice (again this is something the teacher should of noticed) and trying to drop him off the next day after he got hurt was the hardest thing as he stared crying saying he didn't like his school. and let me just say my child had attended another in home day care with many other kids and never did i experience anything of this nature. i confronted the teacher about what the other kids were saying and of course it was denied of happening, instead she went on to say that ever since they been back from break (4-5 days ago) my child had been acting "emotional, clingy, a totally different kid". you would think if a child is acting this way you would tell me this is happening but nothing was said. i think any parent would have concerns if they feel that there is dishonesty with who you leave and trust your child with. one last thing look up the reports of this facility on childcarecenter.us ....... not good
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June 2019 by Dianne M.
Speaking as a grandma who often dropped off and picked up my 3 grandchildren , I really enjoyed the staff at Shining Stars. They were very helpful and kind to the children and me. Megan the director was very nice, cooperative, and pleasant. Don't think twice about choosing this preschool! My grandchildren love being there.
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March 2019 by Jazmin Ariza
I am blessed to have found a daycare center in which my little love feels comfortable in. Her vocabulary, social skills and cognitive skills have flourished. I am thankful to the staff and teachers for their love and attention to my little one.
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July 2018 by Jacalyn B.
They truly love the kids. They become like family. It may not look fancy, but it has what is most important.
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March 2018 by Melissa A.
Don't do it! I wish I knew what I know now, when I was looking for childcare. There are specific staff there that are great with kids, but overall, the management leaves something to be desired.This place is great if you're looking for summer camp or basic daycare, but not if you want your child to thrive on an kind of academic level. My daughter went into kindergarten ill prepared, and the school district stated that Seven C's or Good Shepard are much better options in Camarillo. Make sure you also take time to look at the CCL website for citations. Also not good.
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January 2018 by Judy C.
I'm very pleased with the care that Shinning Stars has provided to my grandson and my niece. My grandson comes home with a report daily on how he did, he loves his teachers and is well cared for and loved. My niece also loves her school and teachers very much. Shinning Stars has given our family peace of mind knowing that while we're at work both children are not only safe, they're also happy!! Thank you Shinning Stars!! Judy Calhoun
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November 2017 by C K.
My son has been here for the last 6 months. I wasn't sure about it when I first started looking for childcare since it looks a bit like baby jail but after I toured places like KinderCare I realized that's how most facilities look. When I went back again I was able to see that the floor mats were the squishy tiles that keep his little head safe from bonks and are easy to keep clean. The rooms are divided up into developmental groups and they have age appropriate toys. But by far what has won me over is the people. If you want to know that your child is being cared for by people who genuinely LOVE kids, this is the place for you. They are engaged with the kids, chatter with them all day long, and I have so many foot and hand print art project I'm going to need a new filing cabinet. The grandparents are protective so they did several unannounced drop ins to make sure everything was as good when parents weren't around as it was at drop-off and pick-up times. I love that you need a code to get into the kids area, and just because you got through the door doesn't mean they don't make sure they know who you are before you take a child home with you. The first time each of the grandparents picked up they showed ID to get logged into the system and the teachers double checked them before handing him over. They also helped the grandparents get him into his car seat correctly (seriously guys, they rock). The kids get along so well together and they do a lot of cute little activities like visits from petting zoos, brought in a pumpkin patch, bugs and reptiles show and tell etc. My son loves being there with the other kids. It is true that a lot of the times he might be in one of the other classrooms at the very start or very end of the night but I don't mind since the teacher to child ratio is extremely low at that point and they do it so that the others are free to do all of the end of day cleaning. My kids is almost always one of the last picked-up and I wouldn't expect them to stay until 8 PM to clean when there are only about 10 kids in the whole place. There are several teachers in each classroom so just make sure that you put any special requests in writing--they give you daily sheets where you can make notes, or you can shoot over an e-mail. Just like any relationship communication is important so don't rely on anyone remembering to pass along information to the next teacher 4 hours later.
