FAMILY thoughts
Keeline Family
Saldana / Mintz Family
Saldana / Mintz Family
As a parent, there is no greater joy than watching your children grow into kind, confident and capable individuals ... and I can truly say that CKV played a huge role in that journey for our family. Now that we are back at CKV with our son, it feels like coming home. The same warmth, the same heart for kids - it's all still here! We are s
As a parent, there is no greater joy than watching your children grow into kind, confident and capable individuals ... and I can truly say that CKV played a huge role in that journey for our family. Now that we are back at CKV with our son, it feels like coming home. The same warmth, the same heart for kids - it's all still here! We are so thankful to be part of this community again, watching him grow just like his sisters did!
Saldana / Mintz Family
Saldana / Mintz Family
Saldana / Mintz Family
Soleil started CKV at 18 months ... she is now almost 4 years old. The teachers have been a huge blessing to our working family, knowing our previous girl is being loved, taught and cared for in such a special way.
Through our years at CKV Soleil has learned so much and most importantly had fun! Days are always different ... from field t
Soleil started CKV at 18 months ... she is now almost 4 years old. The teachers have been a huge blessing to our working family, knowing our previous girl is being loved, taught and cared for in such a special way.
Through our years at CKV Soleil has learned so much and most importantly had fun! Days are always different ... from field trips to indoor and outdoor play in their spacious class and playground. We are so grateful knowing Soleil will be ready for her next adventure.
CATALINA KID VENTURE ALUMNI
Jeannette Sumner Affolder
My daughter, Alexandria, just graduated from CKV to go to "The Big Kids School". She attended from 20 months up to 4 years and 4 months. She loves her teachers and time at CKV and we couldn't be happier with the care and dedication provided!
Judy Stapp Burke
Yes my son Kyler attended. He would tell me "I don't want to sleep with those people ". Haha. He didn't like nap time but otherwise it was a great experience. He is 41 now so it was about 38 years ago!
Teagan Machado
I attended and so did Lyla. Miss Annie was my person, Lyla’s was Miss Vanessa. Great communication and I still have a wall dedicated to her CKV artwork 
my daughter went off and on for about 3 years and was able to go after Kindergarten zoom too so I could still work part time during the Covid era
Erin McAleavy
Both my children (10 and 6 now) attended CKV since they were 18 months old until they “graduated” and went to kindergarten. CKV played an invaluable role in my family’s life. They offered a safe structured and fun environment for them. I plan on enrolling my 3rd as soon as he is old enough. I also attended CKV as a child and have very fond memories. Thank you for the many years of dedication to the island’s children
Sadie Lakes
I attended CKV as well and we were able to continue going until we were in 1st grade. Dezzy would pick us up in the school bus and drop us off until our moms would pick us up at 5pm. I of course sent my own two kids, Cali and Calvin. Both of them loved the structure, the play time, arts and crafts, collecting bugs, taking them on field trips around town, and making new friends. Their teachers were so dedicated year round to help raise our kids as if they were their own. I am so grateful for CKV!
Amanda Newman Cook
Both of my children went to CKV. One is now 38 and his sister is 33. CKV provided learning, friendship and a safe place to be a child. They both made lifelong friends. CKV has provided child care and learning for more than one generation. Thank you Miss Vickie, Miss Annette and others that cared for my children.