I'm returning after ten years to share my experience with my three children loved and supported by 1, 2, 3 Learn With Me. When I wrote previously, my first born had been with Valeria and Karen for a year, and he was absolutely thriving. Over the many years since, Valeria, Freddy, and all the supportive teachers at 1, 2, 3 have made an enormous difference in the lives of my three sons. Early childhood is such an important season of development, when children begin to learn how to relate to others, develop confidence, and make sense of the world around them. I truly believe the loving, nurturing environment at 1, 2, 3 has helped shape my children in beautiful ways. They have become kind, empathetic, curious, responsible, and respectful, and I credit so much of that to the incredible teachers who have loved and guided them along the way. We continue to be in community with 1, 2, 3 teachers, and I'm so grateful to know them. read more

My son was in their care from the age 3 to 4.5. My son was also diagnosed with Level 1 Autism at around at age 3 and we were in search to find a day care who was not only willing but capable to handle my son's needs. 123 was the perfect to place for him. From the first interview, I knew i could trust Nona and Nono. Unlike other places that would let my son do whatever, they provided a learning structure for him that was fun and inclusive. They were very patient in communicating with him and teaching him how to verbalize his needs. It is also quite impressive how they were able to set boundaries to teach him about discipline. By the way, I think Nona makes the best healthy meals for the kids.Til this day i still struggle to have him eat beans, veggies and fruits that for some reason he would happily eat there. The place is also very clean and i can see why because everyday during pick up I watch them dry and wet vac the entire place. Tia Gris was also a phenomenal aid there. So patient, so caring, and constantly teaching them even during free play. I have nothing but praises for them. They even taught us a thing or two about parenting, which we appreciate. Just dont be late to pick up your kids, because there is zero tolerance policy lol. At the end, i feel like my kid has grown so much in the time he spent there. He's so much more verbal and independent now. Most importantly he was happy and loved there like a second family. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. read more

Our daughter attended 1, 2, 3 Learn With Me daycare from age 4 months to 4.5 years and we look forward to our son starting when he is 6 months. We have loved being part of the 1, 2, 3 Learn With Me family and feel so lucky to have found them. Nonna, Nonno, and Tia Gris provide excellent care with an educational focus. In their care, our daughter has become fluent in Spanish and has even been teaching us since we do not speak the language ourselves. She came home every day with art and activities to show us, made lots of friends, and ate a wide variety of food that we could never get her to eat at home! Nonna and Nonno are so helpful with any parenting questions or concerns - as first time parents it has been fantastic to have them on our team as we raise our kids! As the daughter of a public school teacher, I was happy to find out that many of the kids at the daycare are the children of educators. Getting to meet those parents and learn about the local schools is an added bonus as we transition into TK. We would recommend 1, 2, 3 Learn With Me to any parent looking for childcare and look forward to our son receiving the high quality care we have come to appreciate. read more

I can't say enough great things about this amazing place! My daughter absolutely loves going there and always comes home happy and full of stories about her day. The teachers are amazing, especially Nonno, Nonna and Tia Griz, who are so kind and patient with the children. They truly care about their students and always go above and beyond to make sure they are learning and having fun. We also appreciate the fact that they are generous with their time during drop-off/pick-up and always willing to provide an update and discuss any questions or brainstorm about how best to support each kid's individual needs. One of my daughter's favorite things about the school is the burrito Mexicano they serve every Wednesday. She always looks forward to it and says it's the best burrito she's ever had! It's clear that the they put a lot of thought and care into the meals they serve and it's greatly appreciated. I also love how the place is well organized, has a clear daily schedule and a variety of engaging activities for the child. In all honesty, we feel incredibly lucky to have found this wonderful daycare. It's truly a home away from home for our daughter, and we have peace of mind knowing she's in such caring and capable hands. We highly recommend this place to any parent looking for a nurturing and stimulating environment for their child. Five stars all the way! read more

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We have absolutely loved our time at 1,2,3 Learn with me daycare. Our twins started with Nona and Nono at age 2 and are now almost 4 1/2. Nona and Nono have been kind, patient, and supportive! They are like loving extended family to us. They are clearly very patient and kind caregivers and our boys love their time at daycare. We are also so grateful for the miracles they seem to work! My boys can be picky eaters and fussy nappers at home - and yet somehow they always come home with giant full bellies and having had good long naps. If you are looking for a loving home away from home for your young one, this is a beautiful place for them to learn and play. read more

I can't express enough how grateful I am for the amazing care my two daughters received at 1, 2, 3 Learn With Me. My daughters have attended from starting around 6 months old to 3 years old, and Nonna Vely, Nonno Freddy, and Tia Gris have been incredibly attentive and loving towards my children. They genuinely care about the kids and prioritize their well-being. My kids are always thrilled to go and eagerly run inside as soon as we arrive. At pickup they are always well-fed and excited to show me their art projects from the day. My daughters, who can be picky at home, love all of Nonna's healthy cooking. I wholeheartedly recommend this daycare to any parent seeking a nurturing and loving environment for their little ones. Nonna, Nonno, and Tia Gris are exceptional caregivers who treat the children as if they were their own. They have played an integral role in my daughters' development and happiness during their early years. I couldn't have asked for a better place for my kids to grow and thrive! read more

We recommend 123 Learn With Me daycare to all parents considering a home away from home for their child. Valeria, Karen, and Freddy are kind people, wonderful caregivers, and passionate about kids.  They are generous with their time, and during drop-off and pick-up were happy to talk in detail about our kid's needs and concerns, her eating and sleeping habits, as well as provide helpful advice and encouragement to us new parents putting our child in her daycare for the first time.  We started our daughter at 8 months, and watched her flourish under the love and support of this trio. Their outdoor play space is tremendous.  Around the holidays, there are fun celebrations for the kids, such as a Halloween parade, card-making and crafts on Mother and Father's Day, as well as birthday celebrations for all the kids throughout the year.  They are thoughtful and caring in the way they establish daily routines for the babies and children, including a song they sing at the end of each day to say goodbye to each child and to help with the transition.  We also liked the range of kids ages at 123 Learn With Me, from little babies such as ours, to older toddlers, who would often show care and interest for the younger children.   Since we transitioned to a new location with our daughter, we miss seeing Valeria, Karen, and Freddy, and all the love and care they have shown our kid.  We highly encourage 123 Learn With Me to other parents seeking excellent daycare. read more

Our younger son was with Tia Karen, Nona and Nono from 3 months old to now almost 3 years old. They have been such a caring family for him, and we couldn't be happier with how they've helped his development, including lots of help with potty training. Most of the day is spent in a shaded outdoor extension area of their house, which has made us feel much safer about having him in a group setting during Covid. Speaking of Covid, they also took in our older son (4 at the start of the pandemic), and even set up a desks for him and a couple other older kids to attend Zoom classes and do schoolwork through the 2020-21 school year. I don't know what kind of education our older son would have gotten without Karen making school happen for him. I can't say enough good things about them, and I've already "replaced" our boys there with our neighbor's kids, to whom we gave a giant thumbs-up recommendation. read more

As new parents, we went about interviewing new daycares with a checklist we'd printed from the internet. While 1, 2, 3 passed that checklist with flying colors, the truth was that it was about the feeling we got when we walked in. Tia Karen, Nona, and Nono radiate warmth and kindness, and their home feels like the most magical, creative space possible for a child to thrive in. I was nervous to leave my brand new baby, but I could tell right away that I was leaving him in capable hands (and far more experienced than my own). I've learned so much about how to parent from the wisdom, experience, and gentle advice they've shared. When COVID hit, we were so nervous. But, I was always sure that 1,2,3 would do what was right for our kid. They've taken every precaution, while balancing the real need of parents to have childcare. Our son is now a highly verbal 2-year old who is adept at sharing with others, checks on his friends if they get hurt, and is curious about everything. Each day he comes homes and tells me something new he learned-like how long a butterfly's tongue is, how to count to ten in Spanish, where his panza (belly) and cabeza (head) are, or which color of the rainbow each of his friends prefer. He is a kind, curious, loving, active kid and so much of the credit goes directly to Karen, Valeria, and Freddy. We've recommended them to two of our friends, who also did extensive interviews elsewhere and landed on 1, 2, 3 Learn with Me. Having to leave them is the hardest part of our move...and now I have to stop writing because I'm crying. If you have the chance to have your child attend, you're very lucky. read more

We heard about 1,2,3 Learn With Me from our close friends who also had their children there. It was the best place for our daughter. So many people have told us how expressive, happy, and smart our daughter is, and we really believe it's because of everything she learned at 1,2,3 Learn With Me. All the kids are encouraged to treat each other like family and be a community. They learn through both structured and free playtimes. They learn through art, singing, numbers, letters, shapes, animals. Even meal time becomes learning time because they prepare homemade meals for breakfast, lunch, and snack, so our daughter learned to love all kinds of healthy foods as a toddler. We also learned so much about parenting from Nona Veli, Tia Karen, and Nono Freddy. Every morning, we would check in about how our daughter's evening/night/early morning went. Then, at the end of the day, they gave us a detailed report of our daughter's day. They are partnered with a few programs to ensure the quality of their program is the best it can be, so they always shared information with us about our daughter's development and things we could try at home to encourage her learning. They answered all of our questions, even when we had so many. The most important thing to us is that they took care of our daughter like she was their own. Our daughter loved being there so much, sometimes when we would arrive in the afternoon to pick her up, she wanted to stay and play. You can feel the warmth and love of the community they have created. We moved from the Bay Area, so we are only part of the community in spirit now. Leaving 1,2,3 Learn with Me was one of the hardest parts of leaving the Bay Area! It was our daughter's first "home away from home" and we are so grateful. We only hope we can find a daycare/preschool as wonderful as 1,2,3 Learn With Me! read more

1 2 3 Learn With Me Daycare has really been a blessing for our family. We recently adopted my wife's nephew at age 3 and he had no daycare / social experience with other children. He was diagnosed with mild autism as well. 1 2 3 Learn With Me Daycare brought him in with open arms and made him part of the family there. He has gone through a total transformation since starting at 1 2 3 Learn With Me Daycare. Their loving and supportive environment has made all the difference. I would recommend 1 2 3 Learn With Me Daycare to anyone that wants their child to grow up in a supportive and understanding environment. The transformation happened in 6 months, and we are now moving out of state. We are sad to leave 1 2 3 Learn With Me Daycare, but we will never forget the huge impact they had on our lives! read more

It has taken me a long time to sit down and write this review. My son has been with Nona, Tia Karen, and Nono since late 2015. Over the last six years, this family has loved my son, and honestly me too, as if we were their own. My son will be leaving their care in a couple of weeks to go to school and I don't know who is having a harder time, him or me or them, haha. They have truly been the family that we needed during all of this. Aside from all the warm and fuzzies, let me tell you all the other reasons why they are so wonderful. As an experienced educator, I can attest to how important early childhood education is. Nona has built a daycare that feels like home, grounded in attachment parenting philosophies, restorative practices, and a deep commitment to early literacy practices. As a new mom, I really struggled with leaving my son in a daycare while I went to work. Nona, Tia, and Nono, all swooped in to build deep attachment to my son. Nona and Karen would happily wear him in his carrier when he needed it, they sang to him, hummed to him, all while building this attachment with all the students. They helped him feel confident to be himself unapologetically. Nono served as a strong male role model who would openly sing, dance, and be silly. He would help with all tasks around the house and modeled for my son then men can be loving, soft, and strong simultaneously. The three of them have built such a strong community between the students they care for. I don't know if they've ever received training in restorative practices, but as an experienced practitioner, I think they are the model of what it could be in the early childhood setting. They never let my child off the hook for causing harm, but they also never shamed him for it. They would patiently support him in resolving conflict with others and would teach how to use words to identify feelings and regulate his response. Early childhood education is a lot about everything I've already shared, but it's also about the foundations of literacy. 123, has done so much to differentiate their approach to meet the needs of the different ages they serve. My son learned all of his pre-k skills with them. He was very well prepared for kindergarten. The kicker is that he also learned those skills in Spanish. All in all, I have to say this is the best option for any family. They are really remarkable. They are so wonderful that they've become the go to daycare for my fellow educators and we've had about ten of our children cared for by 123. Finally, if all that I've said isn't enough to convince you, just ask about movie night. Nona, Karen, Nono, we love you dearly. read more

Imagine the most magical place created for kids but the magic is actually love! This is 123 Learn with Me! When we first visited, it was holiday time and a big snowman was blown up in the yard, parents were picking up their kids and energy was buzzing! And to this day, that is how every pick up and drop off is, happy, energetic, loving. They even have a song they created to sing as each kid leaves. They tell you about what your kid does, have a private FB group to display pics of the kids and their activities and projects! I could tell from the first moment the infectious positivity from Tia Karen was genuine! It never ended. She is fun with the kids and picks them up and plays with them! Nona Veli is one of those hardworking mamas who will put so much effort into each kid to get the best in life-- the best homecooked meals, the best activities, always ready to keep the kids faces clean, always wanting them to learn and grow. Together, these two women are dynamite. IRREPLACEABLE!!! This is exactly the place I would want to shape my child! I am sad because we are moving but happy that our son got 2 and 1/2 years with them! He is very smart, happy, healthy, formed great friendships and social skills. They are GREAT with babies and find a way so every age is included in the fun. If we ever have another baby my greatest sadness would be that the hypothetical baby would not be shaped by them! But maybe we will be back every so often for the monthly movie night! Anyways, more than a daycare. Honored to know this family! read more

One of the best daycares my child has ever attended! Karen and Valerie are all smiles when you drop off and pick up and always give you updates on how the day went with your child! They also speak both English and Spanish to the children which is great. All the meals are homemade and super healthy! They also teach the kids so many things and the arts and crafts projects are always so cute and creative! The daycare is super large and always safe! They have a large backyard area and so many toys for children of all ages! They will also have an occasional movie night with the children which allows for parents to have time for themselves - how sweet! My daughter loves coming here and she likes it better than her own preschool! I can't say enough good things about this daycare and will recommend it to any parent who Is looking for a truth worthy daycare to leave your child! read more

As a first time mom, I was a nervous wreck when it came to finding the right daycare for my 3 month old son. A friend referred me to 1, 2, 3 Learn with Me and I couldn't be happier! Valeria, Karen and Freddy treat my son like one of their own. They're caring, patient and always have fun and new activities for the kids. I can check in in the middle of the day (again, nervous first-time mom) and know I will get a message back right away. In the 2 years my son has been with 1, 2, 3 he has learned so much! He's constantly surprising me with new skills, songs, and games he's learned throughout the day. I love that they speak Spanish almost exclusively and I'm pretty sure my son likes their cooking more than mine. :) I can't say enough about them. They're absolutely amazing! read more

As good as it gets!  I have 2 boys, now ages 8 and 3 who have had the absolute blessing of being able to attend 1,2,3 Learn w/ Me Daycare.  I knew as soon as I walked in the door for the initial visit that it would be a warm and loving environment for my boys.  The home is set-up like a daycare/school.  You can see it in every inch of the house that they are devoted to nurturing to children's minds and hears.  I am trying not to get teary eyed when I think of all of the milestones they have been there for and difficult times they have provided support to me and my boys.    There is a family of 4 (3 adults) who run the daycare and provide services.  Classwork for the kiddies daily, outings and walks together, lots of arts and crafts (not just coloring pages and construction paper), movie nights, so the parents can have their own time, amazingly delicious and healthy home-cooked meals and cherry on top....They teach my boys Spanish!  If it sounds like I am happy with their service....You betcha!  There should be more stars on here... =)  My boys are loved, educated and I couldn't ask for a nicer family, they are definitely a blessing to us!    .....Crème de la crème! read more

Our son attended 1,2,3 for almost 2 years, and we only left because we moved out of state. Valeria, Karen, and Freddy are knowledgeable, kind, and caring. They provide a safe, loving environment for babies, toddlers, and young children all together which lends itself to expanded developmental opportunities for the kids. They also treat you and your child like family. During covid, they have gone above and beyond to stay open and keep everyone safe. We highly recommend 1,2,3 to anyone looking for a very personalized, multilingual, home daycare program. We will miss them greatly! read more

By the time our child enrolled here he had been to two daycares that were not able to support him. He had an undiagnosed speech delay which was presenting as behavior issues. The first day care never even noticed the delay even though they claimed it be a "top rated" center that specialized in child development. An experienced teacher at the second day care finally suggested we look into speech assessment but only at the end of his time there. They had us convinced that our child just didn't know how to behave. While we do have a very spirited and strong-willed child there is also so much more to him. Nono, Nona and Tia Gris LOVE our boy and it shows. They set boundaries, communicate with us regularly but they NEVER make us feel that there is something wrong or bad about our boy. They were actively participating in his speech therapy and implementing the suggestions that his therapist was making. It truly feels like I am dropping him off with family but he is also learning so much in both English and Spanish. That's right, he now has caught up in his speech in TWO languages. I am so happy to have our newborn start with them soon. If you are looking for a nurturing, loving and educational day care -- you will find that at 1, 2, 3 Learn With Me. read more

As a parent, nothing is more important than the care of my child. Tia Karen, Nona, and Nono provided an exceptional combination of tenderness, love, and attention to development for our toddler. Their bilingual(!) daycare space is one of collaboration, joy, and learning. We cannot recommend them highly enough for parents of young children. read more

Hopefully I'll be able to write this review without crying but happy tears.... My 4year old has been at 1,2,3 learn with me , since march. As a single mother and a young adult trying to make it on her own, I was going through a hard transition period in my life, moving away from my support system to be closer to my career job. I previously had my daughter at a daycare where she had a really bad experience. After taking her out of that daycare and visiting others, I decided for her to settle here. Within 30 days (maybe even sooner) I noticed a difference in my child. She seemed more happier and tantrums lessened. They are so attentive to the children's emotional and physical well beings. They have been supportive in a way that I'm more then grateful. Of course the food is great but best of all my daughter learned to write her name!! read more

We have been with 1,2,3 Learn w/ Me for 4 years! They are more than a daycare--they are like a second family to us. They have treated my kids as their very own and we can tell that they love them with all of their hearts. Our eldest son started when he was 1 years old and when our 2nd son was born we did not hesitate to enroll our 6 month old. They have been there every step of the way guiding our children and they take time out to tell us about the social/emotional growth of our kids and work with us to help problem solve issues. They are not stagnate--they are always upgrading and changing items out for their daycare. They serve healthy homemade food for the children and have taught our kids how to potty train, brush their teeth, manners, etc. They speak to my children in Spanish as requested and with their help my son is fluent in Spanish--speaking and understanding. The baby is still learning to talk but when he does--it will be Spanish! They keep the day moving with a nice schedule of breakfast/lunch/snacks, naps, art projects, educational activities, free-play, structured games, songs and dance. For two major life transitions, they were there for us: 1) I left the country for 2 weeks and they went out of their way to care for my 18 month old and help my husband! 2) When we were having a second child, during the entire pregnancy they were they for us and helped my son understand and accept a new baby into the family. In short, 1,2,3 Learn w/ Me is the best decision that we have made and we never worry when we leave our kids there for work! We thank them from the bottom of our hearts because they have shaped and nurtured our children into happy and respectful kids. read more

Going through the process of finding a daycare for my son was so nerve-wracking. It's a scary thought to leave your child with others for so much of the day! But ever since he started with 1, 2, 3, Learn With Me at the age of six months, I've never had to worry about him or whether he was in good hands. This is seriously the best daycare you could ever find. They put tons of effort into coming up with activities for the kids to do and constantly improving the different areas of the house. Whenever I come to pick my son up, he is happy and you can tell the other kids are happy as well. Having your child at 123 is like having extended family members taking care of them throughout the day. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. read more

When my family and I moved to the Bay Area away from all our family, we knew finding a fantastic daycare/preschool for our son would be a top priority. Karen, Velli, and Freddy at 123LWM became that family for us. From the first day we visited their home, I knew that we had found the right place for Henry. They offer an amazing learning environment for children. Henry came home every day with creative art projects, new songs, and a better vocabulary in both English and Spanish. He has learned math, letters and reading, science, art, music, yoga, and so many nuances of family, culture, and friendship. Our friends and family have all commented on how socially well-adjusted Henry is, how he plays well with other children, shares, and converses with children and adults in both English and Spanish. We have been amazed by his growth and development with their support and have recommended their school to every parent we meet. This has been, without a doubt, the best parenting decision we have made for Henry, and Karen, Velli, and Freddy will be a part of our family for life. We love 123LWM, and encourage you to rely on them for your child, too. read more

We are so lucky and forever grateful for being recommended 1, 2, 3 Learn With Me by our friends. Valeria, Karen and Freddy have created such a loving, engaging place for our son to grow. He is able to be immersed in Spanish language and they always have new and exciting activities that are instructive and inspiring for the kids. I also love that Karen, Valeria, and Freddy check in with us so often, send pictures and give us updates, and are so supportive of our son and our family. Echoing other reviews - Movie Night is so great to have, our son absolutely prefers their cooking, and he never wants to leave! read more

This Daycare is absolutely amazing. They go beyond the norm. My daughter has been here since October, and to walk in and she how happy she is there is amazing. They taught her to speak and potty trained as well. We absolutely love it there. read more

We feel so fortunate to have our Son (age 2) in this incredible Daycare. He has been there for a year and half and we see the positive impact on his development everyday. It is a warm, loving, safe and rich environment for any child. The variety of activities both fun and educational seems endless, both indoor and outdoor. 123 Learn with Me are dedicated to every aspect of our Son's development. They are responsive and communicative at every turn. We also appreciate the diversity of age and background of each child that attends and know that our Son is developing great social skills as well as learning basic routines like eating well, napping and reading. 123 Learn with Me also provide a Bi-lingual environment (Spanish/English) but arguably the best thing of all is "Movie Night" which happens once a month and allows the Parents to pick him up late on a Friday after having a nice dinner or a well deserved break before the weekend! : ) I couldn't be happier with 123 Learn with Me Daycare - if you are fortunate enough to take advantage of an opening then I know you will feel as fortunate as we do. read more