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June 2025 by Lena Johnson
My child has been going to Central Valley Child Care since February of this year and it has been the best place ever for my daughter. After a terrible experience with her previous school I was just overall worried putting her in another school, but from the day we toured the school to now we have had nothing but a wonderful experience. My child has just been improving in all areas since she’s been in the care of Central Valley! I used to be so anxious and stressed throughout my work day when my child attended her old school, but here I am worry free! The teachers are great & the director is great. I really appreciate all that they do for my child and all the kids there. Just a welcoming and warming environment there! Great center with great staff! ❤️
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July 2023 by Erin Haley
I really can’t say enough wonderful things about Central Valley Child Care.
The women there are absolutely some of the best humans I’ve ever met. The idea of my child being taken care of by someone else other than me has always made me very nervous. However, a friend recommended CVCC and had so many great things to say so I was willing to give them a shot. My first tour through this small center and most of my fears were already alleviated. Faun assured me my son would be very well looked after and even taught a thing or two. She and all the other ladies there are such warm-hearted women and after meeting all of them I felt so comfortable leaving my son with them.
Faun and her incredibly caring team didn’t disappoint. My son learned SO MUCH. He was only there for a year before we ended up moving states away but in that time his vocabulary skyrocketed! He was counting to twenty and saying ABC’s in no time, along with other cool things like making art projects and having dance parties. My son loved going there and made so many friends.
We were so sad to have to leave CVCC and I can only hope we find a new place that can compare! I will always recommend Central Valley Child Care, especially to any hesitant parents!
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July 2023 by Crystal McGruder
I don’t recommend Molly Atwood the owner; she terminated childcare for my son out of the blue. Her and her staff are on totally different pages. I really wished I read the reviews about her and how she terminated ours parents childcare out of the blue (I guess that’s her thing). Please do your research! Ask around. If your child (3 years old) is perfect….always follows direction, takes naps or sits in one spot for 30 minutes, never gets angry/upset, keeps their hands to themselves this is the school for you…..if you’re child is not perfect like mines find you another school. I’m definitely reporting them.
My son loved his lead teacher and she was soooo awesome and she even said my son was great! She was willing to work with my son. And she is with him 100% of the time but that director and the supervisor gave up on my son and it’s very unfortunate. The director even told me 3 year olds don’t act like my son (which is African American). There is a big miscommunication between her and her staff (the lead teacher should be her boss). Don’t waste your time!
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July 2021 by Bella Rosey
They kicked my daughter out daycare cause I told them why did you send her home with a degree of 98.1. Molly Atwood is the owner and absolutely is so rude to single moms. Don’t go there. Take your money somewhere else. There is a lot more to this but we won’t go into detail. I will be contacting the better business bureau .
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July 2021 by Liz Goodwin
When it came time to look for preschool for my daughter Central Valley child care came highly recommended. I knew I had to check them out. From the moment we toured we have felt at home. The staff is awesome and the center has a warm atmosphere. My daughter loves all of her teachers and friends and I feel so comfortable dropping her off each day.
Leaving your child to go work full time is never easy, but at Ccvc I know that my child is learning, practicing social skills, getting out and playing, and being fed nutritious food. They have helped shape her into a bright young learner and I'm forever grateful!
I highly recommend Central Valley child care if you are looking for a preschool!
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July 2021 by kelsey c
My child has attended Central Valley for 5 years! We have nothing but positive remarks to say about the care received throughout the years. The director and staff have always made us feel welcome and ensure that our needs are met. The facility is clean and tidy with rotating themes related to preschool curriculum. There are supplemental projects and activities that keep the children engaged. I will continue to recommend this school as they have truly made a difference in our lives!
Most recently they quickly adapted and provided kindergarten to a small group of children including my daughter. This was the best thing that could of happened for us. My daughter is able to interact and attend school because of the precautions and policies that CVCC have implemented and followed. This school year my child has increased confidence in her school work due to the diligence and kindness of the staff members!
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July 2021 by HANNAH ROBBINS
CVCC is the best! We have had all three of our children in their care starting with our older son in 2015. In that time we have had nothing but positive experiences. Molly and the rest of the staff have always made us feel comfortable leaving our children, this is the closest thing you’ll find to leaving your kids with family!
We have always appreciated their preschool curriculum, but this year Molly and Faun went above and beyond putting a kindergarten program into place. This was huge as we really didn’t know what was going to happen with the school year. And Susi, the kindergarten teacher has been wonderful, my boys love her!
Throughout this pandemic I have kept my boys home for “lesser” symptoms than I typically would have, but that is what we have to do to keep spread down. And I would expect that other parents do the same. In the end, I actually think my kids have been sick less because we are all being respectful of each other and our health.
Thank you CVCC!
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July 2021 by Tracy Maness
I would highly recommend this preschool/child care facility to anyone. I moved my grandson to CVCC during the middle of the pandemic. I really worried if the change would be positive for him. He was really struggling at the previous child care. It has been 100% a great change for us. He loves going to preschool every day. I have had no behavior reports since the move in November. They really care about the children and I have personally appreciated the sickness policy. The previous corporate childcare facility in Silverdale let all the kids attend sick or not. I was constantly fighting sickness with my grandson. There has been none of that at CVCC. I myself have had to leave work and pick him up once during his past months attending there. I love this place and feel he is getting the best care and preschool preparation for kindergarten in the fall. Thanks CVCC !! Great job to you all.
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July 2021 by Shana Chin
We are so grateful to Molly Atwood and Central Valley Child Care! In October, we knew it was time to find new child care for our son. The center he was attending was not following DOH or CDC guidelines, and we did not feel it was a healthy or safe environment. Molly alleviated all of our concerns when I met with her and toured the center. CVCC has all the best procedures and policies in place to be sure everyone remains safe and healthy.
Our son could not be happier than when he is at school! He loves sharing about his day with us when he gets home each afternoon. We’re amazed at how much he is learning every day! Show and Share Fridays are the highlight of the week! We love how the curriculum fits each season, and learning and play are so seamlessly connected. The activities are changed out frequently, so the children are always exploring something new. Social Emotional Learning is also a big component of daily learning. Our son will ask us, “Is it a big problem or a little problem?” ? We know he’s learned this from his wonderful teachers.
The staff is kind, caring, and so supportive. They all listen to concerns and answer any questions we may have about our child’s day. There is always a sense of peace and happiness when you walk through the classroom door. The staff warmly welcomes every child, and my son runs to hug his teachers. The classroom is always so clean and ready for the daily explorations.
We wholeheartedly recommend CVCC! As an educator myself, Molly’s center encompasses all my beliefs about education of the whole child. The staff all obviously love the children and what they do each day. We’re so happy to have them to take care of our spirited little guy while we are working. They are all a blessing. ♥️
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July 2021 by Sandra Ingram
I stumbled across this treasure of a business amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. I was hesitant to consult them for fear of overbearing policies and prioritizing political enforced standards over quality care and wellbeing of the children in their care; because of similar experience elsewhere.
During our tour however I was in tears of gratitude. It was very clear that the center prioritized children’s holistic safety and well-being. I witnessed Molly work diligently to integrate often changing guidelines from DoH in a way that reduces the impacts on our kids to the best of her ability. She understands that unexpected change can be harmful to developing minds, and has done a phenomenal job of maintaining a difficult balance to ensure proper precautions are taken while maintaining familiarity and routine for the kids.
As a result of school closures last year and implementation of remote learning this year, Molly made a unique and generous choice to support parents and kids. She networked within our community to setup a kindergarten supported environment for those kids/parents that would otherwise be struggling to navigate remote kindergarten. I have never heard of a daycare center shifting so rapidly to offer kinder support without major increase in costs, but this was done at CVCC without hesitation.
Prior to our enrollment at CVCC, I removed my daughter from kindergarten because it felt traumatic and counterproductive for our family and her learning style. Molly was more than accommodating for us by letting my girl participate with the kinders during her time at daycare and she would shift to be a helper with the preschoolers during curriculum time. When I consulted her about the consideration of re-enrolling her back into kinder with the district, she supported and assisted us with every step.
My daughter “started kinder” late, but in the 5ish months she has participated in the kinder group she had flourished with her reading, writing and emotional development. I am blown away at the transformation I’ve seen in my girl! She has a very intimate relationship with her teacher and the rest of the staff. as a mom of traumatized children, it has been a godsend. My 2 younger kids previously refused care at the locations we tried and I was terrified to have the same experience again. I have not arrived to CVCC once to a sad or unhappy kid. They love school and enjoy every minute there.
I believe each staff is hand chosen, not hired to fill space. They are passionate about each child they care for. They offer individual support based on each child’s needs. They have gone above and beyond in general but specifically regarding COVID-19. They are not overcrowded and the ratios are far more comfortable to me than other experiences in the past.
Molly and CVCC have contributed in a major way to my family’s forward movement and I am proud to recommend them to anyone in search of excellent care for their child.
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July 2021 by Haylee Hunter
Your mind will be eased at each drop-off knowing that the staff at CVC genuinely loves your child and would do anything to keep them safe and healthy while you’re gone for the day. Isn’t that what every parent desires when it comes to finding childcare? ❤️
Molly Atwood and her staff have been in our lives for nearly 5 years. In those 5 years, their entire staff has become a part of our family. This center exceeds my expectations and always finds new things that show me that my child is in the best possible care for while my husband and I are at work. My daughter loves every single staff member that works there and is genuinely excited to go to school each day. Throughout the pandemic, CVC has gone above and beyond to remain open to ensure us working families are able to have our children cared for. From enabling new policies that have been successful in keeping the children and staff healthy to even taking on teaching Kindergarten this year (that’s a whole feat in itself)! There is nothing that I could POSSIBLY do to show them how much they mean to us and how grateful we are to each and every one of them.
You will NOT be disappointed in this center. I will ALWAYS sing CVC’s praises, and will continue to do so long after my children are grown. ❤️
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July 2021 by Rebecca Broderick
We love CVCC! My son has been in attendance since 2020 and looks forward to going to "school" everyday. Having never been to daycare before the staff was so very patient and encouraging as he learned to navigate new rules, transitions and social dynamics with his peers. They have a great curriculum - my son can tell you they're learning about bugs (it's spring) and that spiders aren't actually insects. :) Every month is a new theme and they have show-n-share weekly on Fridays that he completely looks forward too! It's a safe fun place for him to learn and grow outside of home.
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July 2019 by Spencer G
Great and friendly staff!
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July 2019 by Lawrence Mills
If not for management I'd give more stars. Not very accommodating to change of schedules. I understand kids need routine but life and jobs happen, that's why we have childcare; that's they're job, we rely on them.
The teachers were very nice but, when asking Tammy or Molly (management) for an explanation or to let them know how they're sudden closure (the morning of) really impacts your own schedule and job, you get this attitude back like you're a difficult parent. If you make eye contact with Tammy and don't interrupt her while she talks with you about being 5 minutes late to drop off (called ahead), she will feel "intimidated" and asking for an explanation will be received as "verbally assaulting". Then Molly (director), will terminate your childcare with them without a meeting to discuss anything possibly leading up to this. No regard to how this impacts the lives' of the kids they watched before termination or the parents and their job because now they have no childcare.
It's easy to see why they are continually the only ones in the Silverdale area to have availability, the kids don't stay long.
I wish things did not end this way, they could've been prevented by some adult communication. Sorry if this place is your only option as it was for us.
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July 2019 by Kiela Mills
Went to pick my daughter up and noticed her clothes were changed from a skirt and t shirt to pants and a shirt. When inquired I was told that skirts/dresses were not allowed and she needs shorts as it’s a “hygiene issue”. My daughter is fully potty trained and wears panties. I Went to the assistant manager( Tammy) to see where in the policies it states that and it wasn’t noted in their polices or handbook. I expressed my frustration as my daughter only like dresses and skirts and the wearer is getting warmer. I was told they sent a letter out with this new rule but I hadn’t received one. I left the center and received a phone call later from Molly the owner stating that her staff was concerned regarding my unhappy attitude with their shorts policy. I explained again my frustration and questioned the policy. After going in circles she changed the subject to find fault elsewhere.
She then told me her staff wanted to quit due to my daughters outbursts in class. I asked for examples as the last three days this week every time I asked her lead teacher how her day was she said it was a good day. No examples given. No reports to sign for behavior or incidents. No phone calls had been made.
She then said I must scare the staff and that’s why they don’t tell me. I’ve never raised my voice, cursed or been angry towards the staff. At this point I knew she was looking for fault and knew where this was going.
Molly then changed the subject to drop off policies and how my husband was 5 minutes past drop off earlier this week ( even though he called to explain the situation - he’s active duty and had to go in on his off day) my husband had also called and was given the okay by the teacher to arrive late before coming to the daycare. When arriving the assistant(Tammy)told him about their policies and drop offs. He stated he was frustrated with the whole situation and was aware of the policies but when the military calls you can’t say sorry I have my kid today. He stated we were waiting on daycare on base to open to move her for more flexibility in hours and less closures.
At the end of the call Molly said she is sorry but they can’t provide care for my daughter any longer effective today. Her reasoning had no evidence. No reports to back up her story that I’ve seen or signed. She then said if the she or the staff feel it’s unsafe she can terminate care.
They are unprofessional with how they conduct business. I get now why they have openings and a revolving door of kids.
