Persimmon Early Learning of YWCA Boulder County (formerly Children's Alley)

I’m sure this place is safe for your child and has wonderful staff. I would just suggest getting all fees and costs in writing that are quoted to you. We joined the waitlist last year in hopes of getting a spot for our baby. The director quoted a $200 waitlist fee. My wife and I eyed each other as this is much higher than most other facilities. The director saw our concern and told us that the fee is refundable if we don’t get a spot within 6 months. Now they claim we would have only received a refund if we removed ourselves from the list before 6 months. This is ridiculous because you need to stay on as many lists as possible in order to secure childcare in Boulder and you will not get a spot within 6 months. Now the website says the waitlist fees are nonrefundable so it seems they misled us in anticipation of their new policy. The director refuses to honor the terms of the waitlist fee we were quoted and we do not have their past promise in writing. We took extensive notes and my partner and I remember her explaining the terms the same way. Daycare is already so difficult to obtain and it is very expensive. It’s unfortunate that facilities would also pull stunts like this along the way

We have been so happy with Persimmon for both our 1.5 and 4 year old kids. We couldn’t ask for more. Our kids love going to school everyday, the food is really healthy and they have already made great friends. We aso love their focus on gender equality and diversity. All around wonderful experience, 100% recommended!!!

We love absolutely everything about this daycare - we have been sending our kids for over four years, since they were "Children's Alley," and have continued sending them now that they are "Persimmon Early Learning." Over the years the care and the facilities have only gotten better! The teacher-to-child ratio is fantastic, the staff are some of the most genuinely friendly, kind-hearted people we have ever met, and their communication is always wonderful. We love that they offer a sliding scale for payment, and that they provide really healthy and delicious snacks and lunch for the kids. My sons have been introduced to foods there that I would never be able to get them to eat at home initially, but they now love! We also love that they provide such a rich variety of activities, from water play in the summer to snow play in the winter, as well as nutrition classes, fitness classes, painting, coloring, building...I could go on forever!

Amazing school! Helped two of my children readjust post covid to coming back to school and to this day I count my blessings that my children managed to go to this calm learning environment. I had maybe one difficult situation that was due to space limitations for before or after care, but the staff managed to resolve it by working with other parents. Apply early, this school is incredible!

I couldn't be more thrilled with our experience at Persimmon Early Learning. The teachers are highly invested in the care and development of each child, the classrooms and playgrounds have recently been beautifully updated, and the nutritional meals and snacks are awesome! I especially appreciate the program's communication and mission-driven approach to their culture. Their location is also unbeatable in Boulder (we often pick up our son and then walk only a couple blocks away to enjoy dinner downtown!). We have watched our child grow as a super happy and well-adjusted kid, in big part thanks to the quality of the program. The facility is highly respectful of safety and Covid-19 protocols. It's wonderful that the kids also enjoy little field trips downtown to the Boulder Public Library, fountains, Pearl St, etc. Every day is a new adventure, and we couldn't be happier to be part of their community - would highly recommend to any parent!!