Jitter Bug Childcare Center

7605 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA 98516, USA

Address:	7605 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA 98516, USA
Phone:	+1 360-459-5626
Rating:	2.9

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Reviews 8

Shela Giese-Mohler

First, this place is NOT dirty. The building is older, but in good repair, and it doesnt have that institutional hospital-like feel that the corporate childcare centers have (like Kindercare). Some people might compare the two, but this place has a much homier feel. The staff are friendly, and the number one reason I have to rate 5 stars is my kids. They love this daycare, and had all sorts of behavioral issues that would pop up at my other ones. The staff at Kindercare would give me incident reports all the time, because they dont step in when my kid is getting bullied, but they will write him up when he pushes the kid who is bullying him. Meanwhile, at Jitterbug the staff actually care. They pay attention and dont tolerate bullying. They use redirection and are great at navigating difficult childhood behavior, so no kid has to feel unsafe. I listen to how my kids feel, and when they remember this place after we moved out of the area for a year, and still prefer it to the Bellevue childcare center theyve been attending, I have to listen to their reasoning. Dont judge Jitterbug because its an older building, or because the staff have varied personalities (rather than the stereotyped caregivers you find at the corporate childcare centers). Its a great place, with great people, and they see your kids as individual humans rather than little robots that should stand in line and all act the same.

Ashley Hennigan

I never write reviews online but what i have to say has to be heard by other parents considering this center... This childcare center is not the best choice in the area.. The first thing i noticed right when i pulled up is that an apartment complex shares a fence with the play area! So the apartment windows look directly into the play area! How creepy! Second there were not enough teachers per children as required by washington state guidelines. I know this because I previously worked in the childcare feild for 5 years. Third inside is messy and the floor is nasty all of the toys r old outdated and DIRTY! There are broken toys outside in the corner of the play area with grass growing threw them... And last but not at all least... I called to inquire about rates and a tour and i was quoted one price for preschool then after I completed my tour of the facility I was then told it would be 200 dollars more then I was quoted... Making this center more expensive then mini school and the lacey learning center which are way cleaner and dont have apartment windows over there play area!

Anonymous User

Its too bad that first person had a bad experience. People should know that the new management at Jitter Bug is understanding, kind, and have a strong background with experience in caring for and educating children. My son has been there several years and he has some developmental problems. The staff has always been supportive and understanding. He really enjoys going to Jitter Bug. The atmosphere at Jitter Bug is also very nice and feels friendly, not rigid or judgmental. Lastly, the place has always been clean and if anything, smelled like freshly sanitized. There is more to caring for children than bright shiny brand new fancy buildings and rigid, unwavering, unforgiving regimens. By the way, my son has gone to those bigger, fancier day care centers and guess what!!! ..... Those other places had nasty, rude staff that wait until you leave to talk nasty to your kid. Anyway, Jitter Bug is a very nice place with very caring and sweet staff.

David Lynch

Jitterbug seems to have an unwarranted negative image. Yes the building owner could step up and improve the property, the first impression isnt the greatest, but that is no reflection of the staff who work there. The staff are great, they are professional, caring people who take pride in providing a safe, happy, learning environment. In my opinion, anyone anyone who says differently have some personal axe to grind.

Katie Tarr

The staff are great and create so many amazing activities for the kids! Weve taken our son here for almost 4 years and havent regretted it once. They keep the kids engaged and teach them. Ive recommended Jitterbug to many others and will continue to do so.

James Williams

Terrible daycare center. The place is dirty, the prices are too expensive, the kids are violent, and they curse at the kids.

Jamia Richardson

Since they have new I see Nothing but car for my baby

BreYonna White

ABUSE WARNING I would never take my child back.