LONG BEACH DAY NURSERY
Invite reviews
The Long Beach Day Nursery will celebrate its 100th year next year. One hundred years ago it was the vision of Florence Bixby (long before there was concern about support for children of single parents) that children from homes where the Mother had to work in order to support her family should not be forgotten and would continue to learn and grow and receive advantages comparable to those that children in families with a "stay-at-home" Mother received. Women in early Long Beach shared this vision and from the onset the Nursery has been a model for childcare programs across the United States.
The Nursery has developed as it has matured. At the Nursery today, children from infancy to pre-kindergarden ages are challenged to stretch their learning and understandings. They participate in relationship building activities, learn to respect rules and become adept in reading and comprehension skills. Upon graduation they are ready to enter Kindergarden and successfully compete with their peers on all levels.
The Long Beach Day Nursery which began as a vision of one woman and developed with the efforts of those who shared her vision stands as a testament in our community to the belief that every child deserves early childhood preparation which gives him/her a solid foundation for life. May The Long Beach Day Nursery continue to serve this essential service.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
By observing the staff in action.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Change nothing with the Nursery's program.
The Long Beach Day Nursery has been in existence for over 99 years. In all those years they have continually provided quality care and education for young children of working families. They have kept abreast of current trends in early childhood education. They conduct yearly hearing, dental, and vision screenings. The children learn healthy eating habits and manners at meal times. The Raise A Reader program exposes children to libraries and their wealth of books at an early age.
The staff have all had early childhood education training and are encouraged to continue their education through classes and inservices.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Visits to the Nursery's 2 sites and interactions with the children.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
See that there were funds avaliable to continue the mission of the Nursery into the next 100 years.
I have been a board member of Long Beach Day Nursery for 8 years and have been impressed with the commitment of our senior and teaching staffs to our mission of providing the highest quality early care and education to the young children of working parents. As we celebrate our 100th anniversary in 2012, we look forward to another 100 years of serving the Long Beach community!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my conversations with the parents of children currently enrolled, past board members and alumni of Long Beach Day Nursery.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
love to win the lottery and ensure the nursery's sound financial future!
Long Beach Day Nursery has been providing child care in Long Beach for 99 years. Its longevity in the community is due to its commitment to quality and providing quality child care to young children of working parent. As a Board Member, I can attest to the emphasis on quality. The staff is made up of well-trained child care professionals with an emphasis on early education.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have attended Nursery events and observed the day-to-day operation at the facilities.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would provide more funds to supplement our programs that support low-income parents. These children are our future. Studies show that early childhood education has the greatest positive effect on children from lower socioeconomic status, including reduction of dropping out of school.
Before I became a board member,My grandson was enrolled at Long Beach Day Nursery. Watching his development and growth from age six weeks to now, almost three years, has been the most wonderful experience. I sincerely believe the positive experience he has had at Long Beach Day Nursery has contributed to his development. My granddaughter was also enrolled since age six weeks, and she just turned one. She, too, is benefiting from her experience at the Nursery. I am proud to volunteer my time and effort on behalf of this wonderful organization. While my grandchildren are full pay, the fact that Long Beach Day Nursery can provide assistance for this quality care for children of working parents who could not otherwise afford it is extremely valuable and worthwhile. I hope they continue long into the future.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
In knowing that my grandchildren and all of the children in the care of the Long Beach Day Nursery receive quality care and education.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
No changes to the organization - Just more recommendations to individuals to visit the Long Beach Day Nursery and consider contributing to the ongoing financial needs of this dedicated organization.
The Long Beach Day Nursery is an amazing facility! I was asked to be a board member over two years ago and at that time, I didn’t know very much about the facility. The child care provided, for the youth of our city, is incredible. Top rated, award winning educational programs, compassionate teachers and dedicated administrators are a few examples of what you’ll find at the nursery. Additionally, charming décor with clean facilities, filled with laughter and love, is evident everywhere!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
..hearing Testimony from former students of the Long Beach Day Nursery. Next year with be the nursery's 100th anniversary and we have been trying to contact alumni to put together a coffeetable book of photos and stories. It's heartwarming to hear some of those stories we've received!
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
...fundraise more, to grow their endowment to help them sustain their organization through these difficult economic times. The goverment cutbacks are forcing the nursery to downsize enrollment. In this difficult economy, parents need an affordable place for childcare, I hope we will contue to be their answer.
Many people don't know that before I came to work for Long Beach Day Nursery, I was a client. My daughter was about 15 months old when I enrolled her after what was luckily only a six months wait on the waiting list. I was impressed with the way the staff worked with me and developed strategies to ensure that my daughter had a smooth transition into a new setting. They were sensitive to her needs as well to my needs. My experience was so positive that I eventually came to work here!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Every day I see children growing socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively and I know that they are getting a good start in life.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
The biggest challenge that we face is limited financial resources. Despite the very important work that we and our colleagues in this field do in ensuring quality early education, it remains an underpaid industry. I wish it were possible to raise more funds to invest in the salaries of our staff.
I have 2 children that went through the program of the LBDN. The start they got helped them in their years of school with one being a college graduate and the other being a 3rd year university student studying to become an elementary level teacher. The amount of love they received there made it so that both children returned on a regular basis for many years to see the teachers they had come to love so much. Now, after a great number of years of being done with the schooling, I have become involved as a volunteer board member so that I could give back to the organization that gave so much to my family.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the education of my children
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
fill their bank account to the brim so that they could serve even more families in need than they already do.
Filter by reviewer role:
Support This Nonprofit
Help this nonprofit get more reviews
5 tips for getting reviews