Testimonials

 "Quality early child care and education is one of the most important building blocks for educational attainment and workforce preparedness.  NBCC provides an integral part of the infrastructure that supports our community’s economic vitality by enabling children to succeed, closing the achievement gap and ensuring that the North Bay has the skilled workforce it needs.”   Cynthia Murray, CEO North Bay Leadership Council

"Our daughter, Caitlin started at North Bay Children’s Center when she was 19 months old and has just entered the first grade.  Over the years she has learned her ABCs, numbers and how to play well with others.  She was well prepared to handle the kindergarten curriculum and the transition was a breeze.

She loves that she can go to NBCC before and after school in a familiar environment and be with her old friends and familiar teachers.  We like the fact that Caitlin will be able to attend NBCC until she goes to middle school.  We knew there was a good team at NBCC and that values were taught through play and teamwork.  This further solidified our decision that our daughter is in the right place.”   Kathleen and Bruce Bain, Parents

"How can we best prevent childhood obesity and related diseases?  While digging, planting and learning about compositing, children are also learning to love the sweet juicy taste of fresh off the vine vegetables and fruits. NBCC’s Garden of Eatin’ program trains the children's taste buds to choose  fresh produce.  The Garden of Eatin’in full harvest season is a child’s wonderland with green bean patches and 12 foot corn.”   David Haskell, NBCC Garden of Eatin’ Project Manager

“The North Bay Children’s' Center has it right, their kids start out eating healthy foods. When they grow up and think of comfort foods, it will be the raw carrot or cherry tomato from NBCC’s Garden of Eatin'.   It is the first preschool where, a child says they are too full from their snack of fresh peas and strawberries to finish their lunch and it is ok.  The best part is, NBCC wants other schools to steal shamelessly from them.   I am so wowed by the center I can barely see straight, they have secured a permanent place in my heart. They are amazing.”   Pat Kendall, Medical Group Administrator, Kaiser Permanente

“During their first five years, the relationships young children develop with adults and other children, combined with early learning experiences, pave the way for academic success for years to come."  Susan Gilmore, NBCC Executive Director