My family and I have been with Miles of Smiles for over 3 years now; I really don't have anything…read morebut positive things to say. It's small, personal, they communicate well, their home is well-kept -- you can truly feel that this is a family-run business. We appreciate that they have their own kids, and as a family care center the most they can ever accommodate is 8 children. This means that our children get much more attention than they would at a larger facility. They really treat us like family! For us this matters because we don't have family in this city, and like family, they've been there for us and very flexible with their support when needed. Further, every now and again our children come home with a special craft or seasonal activity they've completed for Mom and Dad. This is Miles of Smiles going above and beyond. Riyesha and her Chandra make a great team and we couldn't be luckier. All good things!

As a first time Mom to a premature baby, I had a lot of anxiety and stress about finding a daycare…read morefacility who could care for my son when I had to return to work. From the moment I first spoke to Riyesha, I could tell she was patient, kind, and genuinely caring for the people in her life. I immediately felt at ease with her experience and unblemished licensing record. Handing over a premature baby at 8 weeks adjusted was so hard, and she made sure to check in frequently about how I wanted to approach things and making sure that both my son and I were comfortable with the care she provided. Riyesha and her mother truly love the children who attend Miles of Smiles like they are their own kids. Along the way, I really felt like we were part of their family as we got to meet and get to know their children. We ultimately decided to move out of California, and informing Riyesha was one of the conversations I dreaded most because she had seen us through some of the hardest parts of my son's first 18 months. I cannot recommend this daycare enough and still keep in touch with Riyesha as a result of the relationship we formed. They are the absolute best!

Jasmen is the best!! She has helped with our kids since they were babies. We are now 5 years later,…read moreand she is still a gem. I recommend her to everyone that has child care needs. Coming here was the best decision our family has made. The kids love her and her amazing facility. Wonderful wonderful.

I've (unfortunately) been to a few early childcare places and when I finally found Ms. Jasmen I…read morewanted to cry with relief. First of all, she has the cleanest house I've ever seen and the first time I visited was right after all the kids had been picked up. She prepares healthy snacks and lunch daily and has a large outdoor space for them to play. She keeps the bottles and water cups to ensure they always have them and that they're clean and also provides the linens for nap time. A huge relief as a parent trying to get out the door in the morning with 609 things. And even with all this support she still offers affordable care. Ms. Jasmen runs the childcare with her husband and her mom and they all treat the kids like family. Kids are treated with love and kindness that you don't find in a larger childcare setting. She also has experience with kids on the spectrum including children who are non verbal or have speech delays which is another relief for families who are navigating that with their children. After starting my infant with Ms. Jasmen I pulled my toddler from where he was and started him with her too. I cannot recommend her enough and am so grateful that I found her!

Ok- Literally might cry writing this at the thought that we are having to say goodbye to Lucky…read moreStart soon because we are moving. My son has been under the care of Sona and her team for over a year and they are truly like family to him. From the moment he started there, I could tell he was in safe loving hands by the way he just loved them and got so excited to go everyday. I can't say enough great things about Lucky Start. I am blessed to have them and feel so confident and safe that he is always taken care of so well there. He has grown so much and learned a lot too since he started. I love all the fun activities, events and celebrations they put together for the kids too. Sona and the other caregivers are incredibly patient, kind and loving and always great with communicating with us too with everything that's going on. Lucky Start is such a special place and I can't recommend it enough.

Lucky Start was our saving grace when we moved to the neighborhood!! Sona is so incredible with all…read moreof the kids. Home cooked meals that I wish I was eating, age appropriate play and practice sitting and learning during circle time. Academically, my son is leaps and bounds above other kids his age. Don't think twice, this is hands down the best at home daycare around.

My son has been attending LPDC since he was 6 months old. He was our first baby and we had just…read moremoved to LA from SF so everything was still so new to us. The day we went to meet Karine and visited the daycare we immediately felt a sense of relief that we had found the perfect spot to care for our little one. My son is now 3 1/2 years old and is still attending - he just completed the preschool program. He has grown into a smart, loving and healthy boy thanks to Karine and her staff. My family and friends are always shocked when they see my son eat his vegetables and request for broccoli! We owe his positive development to this amazing place. Every day we pick him up he's always so happy. Teacher Rena has seen him grow since he was a baby and treats him as if he were her own. Teacher Emma receives him with such warmth and kindness every morning. Irina is Karine's mom and she makes the most delicious food for the kids, you often smell the wonderful home cooked meals during drop offs. I can't recommend this place enough! They keep the place so clean, have wonderful activities, celebrate birthdays and holidays, enjoy water games during the summer, hold music and exercise classes. As a first time mom, I'm so thankful for the help, support, guidance and recommendations Karine has given me every step of the way and throughout each milestone my son has accomplished. And as a working mom, there is no better relief than to trust my son is in a safe and loving environment for the entire day. We love LPDC and are so lucky we have them in our lives! Now - how do we stop our kid from growing so he can stay here even longer? :)

My daughter stated at LPDC when she was 6 months old now three and a half years later, we are so…read morehappy we made the decision to send her. She enjoyed going to every single day and always felt loved by Karine, Rena and Emma. My daughter loved all the extra activities whether it be water fun in the summer or music classes. She enjoyed all the home cooked meals and tried things that we could never get her to eat at home. On top of all that the hours were great.

My son had been going to K&E Child Care as a baby. Mrs. Karine truly cares about the kids. She…read morecooks healthy meals and provides snacks for the kids. The kids do all sorts of activities from arts and crafts to playing outside. What is really great is she takes photos and videos and sends them so I can see what my son is doing. My son is very developed and disciplined because of Mrs. Karine. She is very polite. I highly recommend Mrs. Karine if you want to send your child to a daycare where your child is safe and cared for.

My sister and I stumbled upon this childcare almost a year ago and have been bringing my sisters…read morechild here now since starting my new job in the city and she comes part time every few days during the week. So far she's been the HAPPIEST here! She is always coming home well fed and happy. We love the staff and our baby is always crying when its time to go home. We truly value the good care and love from the owners with our little one! Thank you guys!!!

This is the most magical and special daycare. Susanna (and her husband Edo) are angels who treat…read morethe kids like their own. The backyard is heaven. My daughter has been going for 9 months (since she was 1.5) and she never wants to leave, even after a 9 hour day there. She is well fed and well loved and it is incredibly reasonably priced for all that this place provides. It's a hidden gem that I would recommend to anyone. Susanna has not yet been in business a year, but I expect this place to fill up as it is truly exceptional and my daughter is SO happy. She has thrived here since her very first day.

We are so grateful to have such a loving, fun, and safe daycare for our daughter. Everyday she…read morewakes up and can't wait to go with her Susie The daycare has so many fun things to keep her playing and learning indoors and outdoors. Susie truly cares for all the kids and cooks for them, plays with them, teaches them, and makes them all feel special.

My kids went to Little Bear Family Daycare for 3.5 years. It was really sad for us as parents and…read morefor our kids to leave that amazing place for school, where our kids had such a great time. One of the standout features of this daycare is their commitment to providing homemade food for the kids. This not only ensures that the children are receiving nutritious meals, but it also creates a warm and comforting environment that feels like home. Another great aspect, which was very important to me, is that they provide real beds for the children to sleep in, rather than having them sleep on the floor (like most daycares in LA). This attention to detail and focus on ensuring the children's comfort and well-being is truly commendable. Of course, the main thing in every daycare is the teachers. Luda and her team did everything to make sure the kids are fed, slept well, happy, and in a safe place. Luda also provides music and cooking classes for the kids. It's amazing to see how engaged and excited the children are while participating in these classes. Overall, I highly recommend this kids daycare. We've been driving to that place from Pasadena all these years, but such a long commute was so worth it.

I highly recommend the "Little Bear" daycare for children. My kids enjoyed going there for 4 years…read more We searched for a long time and reviewed many daycares , but this one is significantly better than the rest. The interior is very bright, with separate rooms for sleeping and activities. They provide homemade food and prepare the children for school by teaching numbers and the alphabet. They also have cooking classes, daily crafts activities, and preparation for concerts. A music teacher comes twice a week, and the children are busy the whole day. There is a large backyard where the children can play. They sleep in real beds and change into pajamas. They also organize birthday celebrations in the daycare . Luda, the owner is a wonderful educator and caregiver. We cannot express enough how grateful we are to her for taking care of our children.

My daughter attended Rio Child Care from the time she was 9 months until she turned 3. We were…read morereally sad to move on to Preschool, because this really was a truly special place. The first daycare we tried was a nightmare, but literally after the first day of attending here, we could see the difference in our daughter's care. They have separate locations for infant and toddler care, which makes it less overwhelming for the babies starting out. It's extremely clean and cozy, like a second home. They cook home cooked meals and provide healthy snacks. And when the time came, they even helped us with potty training. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor space to play and rooms to sleep. They do lots of activities, like water-play in the summer. My daughter was always bringing home the cutest art projects. They even make holidays and birthdays feel very special. When our daughter outgrew infant care, she attended their second location, which functions more as a discovery preschool. There she did a lot of the same things, but they started incorporating early learning with more structure lessons. It was very important to us that they met our child where she was developmentally, rather than expect her to be independent and follow a rigorous schedule. Ms. Rubina, her daughters and their team are very hands on, kind and nurturing, so each child gets the individualize care they need while still being able to grow and socialize. They helped us raise our daughter into a very happy, independent, smart and polite young lady. She had zero issues transitioning to Preschool, which we know is largely a part of the great care she received at Rio. We truly could not thank them enough.

Rio is the BEST! My daughter has been enrolled since she was four months old and is now with the…read more"big" kids (18+months). The teachers are all so loving and will treat your child like their own. There are always fun activities going on and even the babies participate in arts and crafts. Look no further if you want a safe, nurturing, and joyful daycare for your child.