"I appreciate the relationships my family has with each teacher and administrator at St. Anne’s. St. Anne’s is such a big part of our children’s lives and community, and we are blessed to have such passionate, loving, and funny teachers to help care for our children. When I had a baby earlier this year, I felt so fortunate to have the support of St. Anne’s to help provide that consistency for our older child while we adjusted to a new rhythm as a bigger family at home.

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We were so lucky to get a spot at St. Anne’s when we moved to Spokane. I feel like it truly was God looking out for us. I was so nervous leaving my baby at a daycare for the first time, but St. Anne’s has been above and beyond anything I could have hoped for. My daughter loves going to school every day and constantly surprises us with everything she is learning. The facility is beautiful, and everyone is so welcoming. I feel like we are all part of the same team. As they say, it takes a village to raise a child and we are so lucky that the teachers at St. Anne’s are part of our village!"

- Roach Family

 

 

"What I appreciate most about St. Anne's is that the entire staff truly cares about the kids and families. It was evident from the first minute we were in and throughout this journey. We are so thankful we had a chance to enroll at St. Annes. The quality of experience has been amazing. I don't have to worry at all that my child is not getting an Excellent Education as well as nurturing throughout the day when she is at St. Annes. The early years are so very important and I know she is learning from the best. The activities are so creative, fun, and engaging. I always know she can get a hug too when she needs it. Thank you all for all that you do each and every day."

- Grafos Family

 

"We appreciate the feeling of family and dedication to the work. It is such a kind, supportive, collaborative, and joyful place. We joined at a time with a lot of transitions and have felt so immensely lucky to know our kids are in such good hands, they absolutely love it. We cannot say thank you enough for the love our kids get each day and how much we appreciate everyone. 2) Our kids are thriving because of all you do! And that means we can go to work in our Spokane community and give all of ourselves to our patients without worrying about our kids. Having reliable and excellent early childhood development for our kids gives us fabulous partners on this journey and helps us be who we want to be with and for our kids. We could not do what we do without you!"

- Petrie Family

 

"I appreciate the friendly, nurturing, and kind environment that the staff work so hard to create. My kids enjoy coming to school every day and seeing their teachers. If St. Anne's was not here, I would not have a safe and supportive environment to leave my children while I went to work. Having the ability to drop my kids off knowing they are safe, learning, and having fun allows me the ability to excel at my job."

- Clift Family

 

"I appreciate how much kids are loved at St. Anne's.  Teachers and staff greet kids by name, remember who was in their class in the past, and genuinely make the space safe and engaging for kids to build their first worlds outside of home. If St. Anne's wasn't here, our family would not be complete. We wouldn't be able to engage in our careers with the comfort that our child is safe, loved, and growing with our extended community. Thank you for all that you do!"

- Anderson Family

 

"I appreciate most the culture of kindness and the outstanding communication. It is such a relief knowing my child is safe and if I am needed for anything, I will be contacted. If St Anne’s wasn’t here for us I would likely be looking at making it work to stay at home with my daughter because my standards would be really high to find a different daycare that cares for my daughter as well!"

- Jones Family

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"I love the way the teachers at St. Anne’s see the kids as individuals and take the time to really get to know their students. It’s incredible to me that I feel like the teachers really know my children’s personalities. I love the way that my kids love their teachers too. They look forward going to school and being embraced by them. As a working mom, there isn’t a better feeling in the world than knowing your babies are loved and cared for when you drop them off.

 

I also adore the staff, I am amazed by how the staff know my kid’s names. It’s such a simple thing but so meaningful for a parent."

- Rufin Family

 

"We have loved being at St Anne’s. We love how safe the environment feels and how loving and caring all of the staff are. I loved when I heard other staff members call my son by his name because it made me feel like they cared about him and I’m sure made him feel better too! We can’t say enough great things about our child’s teacher. She has been nothing short of amazing and so caring and loving to our little guy."

- McAllister Family

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"St. Anne’s rescued us from a less than stellar daycare situation where I was led to believe that maybe the standards I held for how my child should be supported, educated, and spoken to were too high. St. Anne’s has let me maintain my standards and even allowed me to have higher ones. The amount of love my children receive from anyone who interacts with them makes my heart sore. I can leave them there as they blow me a kiss and march into their rooms with peace. They are surrounded by other safe, loving adults who are devoted to their education, their emotional well-being, and their attachment style. I told my husband the other day “it’s getting harder and harder to compete with daycare” as we woke up on the weekend and had to inform our child she was not in fact going to school (haha). And he replied, “that’s exactly what we want.” Which is the truest statement. The goal is always for them to have relationships with other children and adults that they develop and look forward to without us. That’s what they get to do at St. Anne’s. St. Anne’s has also welcomed my anxious mom drop ins and questions that don’t always land as I mean them. Everyone has been incredibly open to giving me the benefit of the doubt as a concerned mom and always open for repair. My kids are also so smart because of St. Anne’s. My son is saying words I don’t think we’ve said here, ever? My daughter actually counted to 100 with me the other day and I know for certain we’d never done that before. The way they both play so kindly with our friends’ children, how sweet they speaks to each other and labels emotions - there’s nowhere else I could ever imagine they could learn such incredible skills that will continue to serve them for the rest of their lives. Watching the confidence our kids and their friends develop is something else that makes me feel so wonderful. My kids get to go to St. Anne’s and be not only loved, taught, and spoken to with amazing language, but they get to discover who they are, what their purpose here is, and they are supported every step of the way in that discovery. Words won’t ever fully capture my gratitude for this place. Being without St. Anne’s is something I cannot even imagine at this point. I’ve learned as much about being a parent as they’ve learned about themselves and that kind of education is invaluable. The facility is perfection, and the people are that much better. Our lives will be forever better for having St. Anne’s in them."

- Pendon Family

 

 

"The kindness and genuine care they show to the children. We would lack the compassion and love that they bring to the community and the children directly - my girls have always loved all their teachers at St. Anne’s and that’s a big deal to us 💜."

- Currie Family

 

"I appreciate the teachers and staff at St Anne’s so deeply! There is nothing more important to me than knowing my little guy is in caring, capable, engaged hands while I’m working. The stability they have provided has meant more than I can possibly say during a wild and crazy period of shifting for our family. Thank you!"

- Hedlund Family

 

"We appreciate St. Anne’s a lot! Beyond my appreciation for all the play, communication, and self-care skills the teachers have helped develop in my child, I very much appreciate: - the frequent communication between staff and families (especially receiving photos during the day, and the convenience of Brightwheel!!), -the positive greetings and enthusiasm that teachers provide when the children enter the space (a huge deal for me) -the way  teachers address their greetings and farewells specifically to the child, not just the parent, when dropping off or picking up (again, a huge deal) -the incredible healthy lunches and snacks provided to the children throughout the day, -the development of positive habits through routines established throughout the day -the access to outdoor fun during the day -the way teachers tailor crafts to the children’s abilities and preferences, and -the regular communication from the administrative office with families when anything comes up, or when we are anticipating something coming up. The transparency with regards to illness or safety issues is especially appreciated. -how happy my child appears when we arrive at school."

- Fenwick Family

 

"We adore St. Anne’s. The staff are kind, attentive and experts at loving and caring for our child. He is always in a great mood when we pick him up. We love seeing how every day he has learned something new. We don’t have any family in Spokane and we simply could not thrive without St. Anne’s and its amazing teachers. Thank you for all you do!"

- Lewis Family

 

"Having my children at St Annes gives me peace of mind. I know they are in a welcoming, caring environment, with teachers and staff who care with love. I am very happy to have had my children at St. Annes. I am very grateful for their work I recommend St. Anne’s without hesitation."

- Fonseca Family

 

"The teachers have been incredibly supportive of my children. My child lights up with a huge smile when she comes into class. Their energy, openness, and caring demeanor make me comfortable with drop off. I am so blessed and grateful knowing that my child is receiving love and support from the toddler teachers. They are amazing at what they do!"

- Bechtold Family

 

"We’ve appreciated the strong sense of community St Anne’s has built among the staff, teachers and children. We also appreciate the thoughtful and frequent correspondence and communication between staff and parents."

- Sanders Family

 

"I love how my daughter's teachers individualize their teaching and interactions to suit each child’s needs. They’re always coming up with creative ways to help my toddler learn and grow. Communication is great. I feel so safe leaving my child in St. Anne’s care💕"

- Diebolt Family

 

"Our daughter has only been attending St. Anne’s for a few months but we have been so grateful for the amount of thoughtfulness and support that goes into caring for her entire class and the entirety of the facility. She is clearly getting the attention and education that she needs and her advancement as a person is an incredible thing to witness. The transfer to St Anne’s was a difficult one to decide on but we have been very happy with our choice. We feel that our child is receiving the individual care that her specific needs as a developing child require. Thank you, specifically to her very caring teachers for creating an environment that makes our daughter excited to go to school every day."

- Klamper Family

 

"We have been so incredibly lucky to get to have our children spend their days with teachers and staff members at St. Anne’s who clearly love them and are invested in their development, growth, and happiness. They look forward going to school (most days) and come home having learned skills like how to be around other people, how plants grow, and what is most important to us, kindness to others. We laugh all the time when our older child comes home and begins clearly reciting the lessons he has learned from his teachers and classmates. We not only would recommend St. Anne’s to our friends and family who have small children, we have often done so, with no regrets. It has also really resonated with us how St. Anne’s management works tirelessly to resolve any conflicts that come up-we have always felt heard and seen by decisionmakers, and we think that is true for the people on both sides of any issues that are obviously going to come up when we’re dealing with toddlers! Overall, we absolutely love St. Anne’s and the people that make it such a special place."

- Herzog Family

 

"My two grandsons have been very fortunate to be in childcare and preschool at St Anne’s. The teachers have been devoted to their classes, clearly value the children and their development, and care about their progress over the years. Even the food is nutritious and delicious and introduces the children to a variety of healthy and tasty menus! I am very grateful for their St Anne’s experiences. Not being able to attend St Anne’s would have given them a far less interesting and caring young childhood."

- Dukelow Family

 

"Our family is very thankful for St. Anne’s. It’s hard trusting someone to care for your child, and St. Anne’s continues to be a safe space for him. He claps every time we pull into the parking lot. We are especially thankful for his teachers. They have been so patient and kind, even on his hard days. He talks about them nonstop. St. Anne’s does a great job communicating family events and is always there to welcome everyone with a smile."

- Knepper Family

 

"I appreciate the fact that my husband and I can feel confident everyday that our little one is being taken care of while we work is the best feeling. The amount of patience and love that our teachers show our girlie is amazing. No matter the situation, the teachers are always so understanding and encouraging. Their knowledge of the children is so helpful. I've heard so many horror stories from parents at other daycares and NEVER hear nothing but great things about St. Annes. Our little one has learned SO much from being at school and I love that we know she is eating something healthy everyday. The fact she is excited to go to school each day says alot. If St. Anne's was not here for us it could be a game changer. There weren't a lot of schools nearby that I would feel confident leaving our girlie at. I fear she wouldn't learn as much, get the attention she needs or even have as fun as she does today. Also, the obvious answer that between my husband and I, we would have difficulty working at our jobs as we can today. St. Anne's is truly a part of our family."

- Bell Family

 

"We appreciate having a safe and healthy environment for our son to grow and learn in. It’s wonderful to leave him each day without a worry. Not having that consistency and trust would make it stressful for our whole family in more ways than one."

- Brendis Family

 

"We love the teachers at St Anne’s. Knowing that our kids are not only safe but loved during the day, makes it easier to send them every day. Our kids think of the St Anne’s teachers as family at this point, we are so grateful to have the amazing teachers!"

- Ready Family

 

"To The Amazing St. Anne’s Staff, it is unbelievable to think that it has been over 6 years since we were first welcomed into your doors. From infancy both of our kiddos have experienced your wisdom, teaching, love and care each and every day. From entering in the morning, greeted by name and a smile to being so excited to enter the classroom, you have made them both feel seen and heard on a daily basis. You have made being a working parent incredibly easy. Your love for children is truly seen in how ready my kids are to start kindergarten. They have learned life skills that are unmatched by their other peers. We are incredibly blessed and grateful to have known all of you who have touched the hearts of our children in such a special way. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you do. With Deep Appreciation."

- Morris Family

 

"Our gratitude for St Annes extends beyond words. I could spend hours extolling the reasons we so greatly value the staff and center.  I was hoping to do so, and time is elusive and have not been able to write out everything I would like. The front staff are endlessly kind and welcoming. The teachers are incredibly resilient, optimistic, friendly, approachable, consistent, gently firm and consistent, reliable, the list goes on. The center is gorgeous. The natural lighting. The open spaces. The cleanliness. The supportive staff to keep the center spotless and tidy, greeting children daily.  The chef extraordinaire cooking up healthy nutritious attractive food in great variety to stimulate our children to love to eat the rainbow, helping them grow strong and healthy. We are delighted to have your center help us raise our children and provide consistent safe fun and reliable care. Thank you."

- Oberdorf Family

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"St. Anne’s truly feel like family. As a family that has been at St Anne’s for four years, and will continue to be there for another two, we love seeing the welcoming staff and teachers each day, welcoming everyone with a smile (even if the morning at home may have started with a tantrum!) The teachers and staff truly care, asking us about things that have happened in our lives, events or milestones, etc. If our children weren’t at St Anne’s, I can confidently say they would not be as well prepared for kindergarten. Our son recently graduated from St Anne’s and started his Kindergarten year this year. He was so well prepared and ready, thanks to his amazing teacher and the community at St Anne’s. We have received the kindest messages from his teacher about how he is helpful with others, kind and more. While some of this is his personality, the structure of the classes, community, and amazing teachers and staff at St Anne’s contribute greatly to this well-preparedness."

- Piscopo Family

 

"It would be difficult to decide on just one thing that we most appreciate about St. Anne’s. It really is all the things! We love the caring teachers that are helping us raise our boys with us. They are like bonus parents in a way and sometimes I’m not sure we could do it without them. I am so thankful for the gentle ways that they support our boys and help them grow. We also love the support staff, they work so hard to feed our boys amazing food and keep the facility beautiful! if St. Anne’s were not here, we would be really really sad. When we started to find daycare ‘s for our first child after touring four, Saint Anne’s was the only one that we were ever going to be happy with. Others just didn’t even come close, so if we did not have St. Anne’s, I know that we would be sad to drop our kids off at school every day but at St. Anne’s we’re always so happy when we arrive at school."

- Brincken Family