This is in response to the 1 star - (Love to be a dad) comment. I have used this daycare for 6+ years and know Kangaroo is not the cheapest nor the most expensive; but they provide the highest quality care in the area. They have every reason to require a deposit as their services are in huge demand. I gave them a deposit six months before my first child was born. This was after a tedious process of trying to find the best daycare. When I found Kangaroo, I locked my spot in right away- no questions asked.
Following is a letter I recently wrote to Cristina because my 2nd child will be starting a preschool program in June. Read it and get a feel for my experience with this daycare over the last 6+ years.
Dear Cristina and Salo,
It is with a heavy heart I confirm with you in writing J2's last day at the Kangaroo Family Daycare will be Friday, June 21, 2012. He will continue his scholastic journey at Anneliese School in Laguna Beach beginning Monday, June 25, 2012.
Although this is a natural course of action and we are pleased to see J2 grow up, I am saddened I won???t see you every day. When J1 moved on to preschool, it was easier for me knowing I???d still see your smile because of J2???s continued enrollment in your daycare. It has been beyond a pleasure seeing you every day and hearing about your experiences with the children. We???ve also enjoyed getting to know your family more and watching your son grow up over the last 6+ years.
I plan to keep in touch with you in the years to come. You have a standing invitation to J1???s dance performances. I???ll keep you posted on any other functions. By all means, do not feel obligated to attend. I want you to know you???ve been more a family to our children than most of our blood relatives and I will continue to include you in milestone events.
Thank you for your help in raising J1and J2. I had no idea what I was doing in the beginning when I dropped J1off at your home at just 12 weeks of age. I thought I was a bad mother leaving a baby so young in your care so I could return to work. Your confidence put me at ease. I recall you telling me I was ???doing a good job??? and those words meant the world to me. I look back now at my decision (bringing my 12-week old babies to your daycare) and am now confident it was the correct decision. I feel J1and J2 benefitted from this arrangement because they had my unconditional love and eagerness to be a great mother in addition to your experience as mother (and a grandmother) and your love for children. I honestly feel my children are better people because of your involvement in their lives.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being such a significant part of our children???s lives. I???ll continue to refer your services to anyone looking for a quality daycare / extended family.
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