We have been with Ella and her day care for over a year now. They love and care for the children…read morelike they are family. I can't speak more highly of this place! They have child enrichment activities - art, music, dance parties, singing. Very supportive of every child's developmental needs.

We have been incredibly impressed with Ella and her team's ability to nurture our originally…read moreseparation-anxiety-prone one-year-old in adjusting to outside-the-home care. After a couple of weeks of partial days and extra love and attention, he's excited to be dropped off and is all smiles at day's end. We know he feels comfortable, cared for and safe with Ella's team - and have appreciated every moment of their support. He now eats well and cleans up after his playtime due to the variety of foods they prepare, focus on independence-building skills (i.e. utensil use) and post-play routines to move from outside time to going home. We've met up with other parents for playdates on the weekends as many live in the neighborhood and all share a love for the experiences our children have had at Ella's Second Home.

We are very happy with the care that Kristine and her staff are provided for our daughter…read more The place is very clean, colorful and overall has a great atmosphere, they make their own fresh food every day. We felt that our daughter got really good treatment and her development we fast thanks to Kristine. Super convenience hours, we've been so happy with our experience here, very recommend.

My daughter has been going here for a few months and loves it. This place is designed for working…read moreparents, so there are no weird long vacations, the hours are 7 am - 6 PM, and it's ALWAYS open. They also have another location for night and weekend drop-ins if necessary. It is part of a loosely connected group of day-cares and preschools in the sunset that share teaching and administrative resources. My daughter was in one of those daycares and as the children grew, they moved a group of them to this location to start up a pre-school (which is why there aren't many reviews). It has been a daycare for a long time, and all of the staff are experienced and long-time care-givers, while the administration of the school is supported by the central network (so you don't have growing pains). My daughter absolutely loves it and is thriving. The women who run it are extremely warm and loving. The food is all home-made (and honestly, REALLY delicious). Their hours are great (7-6), and they are never closed. For working parents, it can't get any better. They feed the kids breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day. The facility is clean, convenient and has a nice out-door play-area for the kids to enjoy. The benefit of it being part of the group of schools is that they share resources and teachers, meaning that the children get the benefit of highly trained, very experienced teachers cycling through the different locations, while still being a small, intimate facility (there are only about 8 kids here, making it really personable). She gets music, academics, art projects and I think she even learns yoga (I didn't teach her the yoga moves that she knows, so she must have learned it somewhere) from teachers who specialize in these subjects. Every day she comes home with a new art-project and has been learning her letters, numbers, songs, dances, and critical thinking skills. The location is also extremely convenient to Jefferson and the N-Judah train.

As a first-time mom, I was nervous about sending my child to daycare. But from the moment I met…read moreNicole on our tour, I knew I had found the right place for our family. Her warmth and genuine love for children put me at ease immediately, and that feeling only grew over our daughter's 18 months at Toddler Town. Nicole, Dianne, and Aubrey created an environment where our daughter felt safe, happy, and truly cared for every day. What makes Nicole so special is that she's wonderful with the kids and with the parents. She goes out of her way to keep families informed about their children's experiences and activities. Nicole and her team are invested in each child's growth. They helped us navigate social-emotional milestones without ever making it feel clinical. The environment matches that care. It's a cozy, home-like setting with outdoor play space and engaging activities that our daughter looked forward to every day. She made real friendships there, and most mornings, she couldn't wait to run inside at drop-off. When our daughter started preschool recently, she arrived already excited to learn. Toddler Town gave her a strong foundation, and the transition into a more structured classroom was much smoother because of it. If you're looking for a daycare with real communication, caregivers who show up for your kid every day, and a team that loves the work, I can't recommend Toddler Town enough. We feel lucky to have been part of the Toddler Town family.

I am forever grateful for Toddler Town!! If I had to leave my baby with anyone, I'm glad it was…read moreNicole and her team! The small, in-home environment is cozy, warm and welcoming. My son loved everything from playing outside in the yard to the tumbling room. Communication (mainly really adorable picture updates) is consistent and open! Meals and snacks are provided, which is super helpful!! Now that my son is older and we've moved on to a bigger school, it's hard to not have that special 1:1 attention from Nicole and Dianne. We miss them every day, but am so appreciative of our years at Toddler Town!

If I could give Ana 10 stars, I would! Ana Banana Happy Daycare has been the home away from home…read morefor my two little girls for the past 3 years. She cared for both my girls starting at 4 months old, and my kids and my family could not be more grateful for this experience and to be a part of this community. Ana creates a creative, mindful and safe environment for the kids, and is incredibly communicative, thoughtful and clear with parents. She has helped my spouse and I be better parents, and partnered with us to have a consistent learning and developmental paths for our kids. The bond she and her team build with the kids and parents is something unique that you won't find at many other daycares. She truly cares about every aspect of your child's experience and development: healthy and varied foods, language skills and recognition (English and Portuguese), themed curriculum, outdoor experiences (parks, museums, beach, all following COVID protocols), talking about and working through feelings and conflict, reading, singing, dancing and of course yoga! I can not speak highly enough about this daycare and the Ana Banana family!

I cannot say enough nice things about Ana and her daycare. What initially drew me to Ana Banana…read moreHappy Day Care was the section of her website that says that she truly found her calling in caring for young children. Folks, she's telling the truth. You can tell she loves children and what she does. And she's great at it. When first I met Ana and saw her amazing house, I was sold even though I was still nervous (as we all are!) about leaving my two-year old while I worked almost an hour away. I didn't need to worry. At all. My son LOVED Ana and her day care from day one. He cried a few times when I left but on the days when he didn't have day care, he would still ask to go see Ana! The best things about Ana's daycare include: Activities - Ana takes the kids out of her home and into San Francisco. They walk to playgrounds almost every day and once every week or so, they do a "big" field trip. They get to take the bus (which was one of my son's favorite things in the entire world) to the Academy of Sciences, the Botanical Gardens and other awesome places. I never for a moment worried about my son's safety because Ana is so conscientious. Food - Ana's cooking is amazing. My son preferred her cooking to mine! She serves healthy, nutritious food that the kids actually eat. And she lets them help cook, which requires waaayy more patience than I have. Teaching - Ana doesn't just watch your child; she cares for and educates them in a loving and age-appropriate way. My son learned how to eat properly, treat others with kindness, stop hitting and "read." Ana exposes the children to colors, shapes, letters and numbers in a way that inspires them. My son even picked up some Portuguese! Playspace - Many of the home daycares I toured were limited to a basement or a small room. Ana has an entire house with decorated rooms, and a full backyard (!) devoted to her daycare. The kids get to play outside in a safe space and learn about gardening. We got to eat the fruits of their garden labors, and it was amazing for my son to see how seeds turn into food. Ana's family, including her mother and brother, and her friends, sometimes work as helpers at the day care. They are all completely wonderful and trustworthy. We still go back to the annual parties Ana likes to throw for her Happy Daycare Families, and we love to see her family as well as her. I cannot recommend Ana and her Happy Daycare highly enough. We love Ana!

I'm very pleased with Happy Campers Daycare. I think your child will be well taken care of there…read more My daughter is 21 months old and has been going to Happy Campers since she was 7 months old. I can not say enough good things about Gilda (Gigi), the woman who runs it, and her family, who assist. Here are some of the things I love about this daycare. ENVIRONMENT The space is clean and tidy every day. It looks recently redone. There is good lighting even on foggy days, and there is a safe backyard area for the kids to play in. There are plenty of toys to play with, but not so many that it gets cluttered and overwhelmed with mess. All the expected childproof devices are in place, and the entire daycare is 2 spacious rooms so it's easy to keep an eye on the kids. The neighborhood is also safe. ACTIVITIES During the day, the children play with toys and with each other. There are also books, music, and all kinds of learning disguised as play; at 21 months, our daughter can recognize and say basic colors, shapes, animals, numbers, and letters AND most amazing to me is that she has started singing a handful of songs including her ABCs! I know my husband and I can't take credit for all of that, and it must be that she's learning a lot at daycare. I also attribute my daughter's socialization skills to being around other children and having loving caregivers like Gilda and her husband. COMMUNICATION Gilda is always friendly and positive, and at the end of the day when we pick our daughter up, she takes care to let us know about what happened during the day. She accommodates our nitpicky requests to know how our girl ate, drank, slept, and pooped every day! She's also great about communicating via email and text. SCHEDULING AND HOURS Gilda has been very accommodating of our need for flexible scheduling; there were months when our daughter attended full-time and months when she's only gone 3 days a week, and Gilda has been very generous in working with that. Their hours are *extremely* flexible as well. I know some daycares expect you to be there the same time every day, or if you miss a dropoff time, you can't come again until the second dropoff time. With Happy Campers, there is the option of flexible dropoff times, which is great. She even babysits for us occasionally, and our girl loves having dinner with their family. FOOD Speaking of which, it's absolutely fantastic that they provide hot breakfast and lunch as well as morning and afternoon snack. Such a relief not having to pack anything. It's so good that we have to step up our culinary game at home to keep up with the excellent home-cooked food she receives at daycare! And when my baby was still drinking breastmilk and formula, Gilda was wonderful about making sure she drank as much as was necessary and offering formula if the baby was still hungry. HEALTH Healthwise, when my girl shows signs of teething pain or fever, Gilda has been sure to contact me to check what she should do, though I trust her implicitly if she can't get a hold of me. In addition, Happy Campers is a licensed daycare trained in first aid and CPR. CHILD-STAFF RATIO AND DISCIPLINE Currently, there are only a few children at the daycare, which I love, so the kids all get lots and lots of attention and love. While my daughter is younger and only starting to get time-outs, I have seen Gilda in action with an older child, and she handled the situation very well--she's loving but firm. I've seen her handle separation anxiety, and she always keeps her cool and gets the child to calm down. COST The best part is that Happy Campers is SO affordable. Really affordable, especially considering the great quality of care and Gilda's willingness to work with the family. As a footnote, while it's not necessarily a requirement for a successful daycare, I like that Gilda and her husband have 2 grown kids who seem happy and healthy, and one helps with the daycare. Don't hesitate to apply--we love it here and you will, too.

This is my third update for Happy Campers…read more My daughter left 2 months ago for preschool. Happy Campers was the best experience for our family. My daughter was loved by Gigi and her family and assistants throughout her time here -- Happy Campers was truly and extension of our family. My daughter really thrived here -- we miss Happy Campers!!!! We will continue to keep in touch and visit when we can. If you are looking for a daycare and Happy Campers has an opening, do not even hesitate to enroll your child! Best choice we ever made.

I realized it may not be obvious- Tio and Tia is what we (and especially the kiddos) affectionately…read morecall Zoila and Chi!

We feel very lucky to have found My First Steps Daycare. It is a small in-home daycare with 4-6…read morechildren, ranging in age from 3 months - 3 years. Zoila and Chi are incredibly dedicated and really all the kids and their parents as if they were family. We started our first kid with them at 11 months during the pandemic. It has been a loving environment for him to grow and explore. He has now moved on to pre-school, but still gets excited about visiting them. They have come to every one of the kids' birthday parties and offered to be on call overnight to take care of our child when we were expecting our 2nd child. Tuition covers 10 hours per day of care and breakfast/morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack. They home make all of their food and are very conscientious about providing nutritious food that is texture appropriate for the child's age. Their house has indoor and outdoor play space. We strongly recommend My First Steps Daycare for your kid!

Both of my kids attend Sofiya's daycare and love it. Thry eat homemade food every day. My…read moretwo-year-old has started talking, learn to play with other kids and gotten potty trained all within one year. It's very important to have a peace of mind when you leave your children in someone else's care. I found that peace at Sofiya's Day Care! I recommend to all!

We love Sofiya's and have sent all three of our children here. Hours are 8-6, and Sofiya's provides…read morehome cooked meals. Our kids love it here, and we wouldn't choose anyone else to help us raise our children.

Our child started here in January 2026, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. Every week,…read morewe head to work knowing he's in great hands, which gives us so much peace of mind. The homemade meals are amazing--fresh, nutritious, and clearly made with so much care. He even comes home asking for "Vikas' pasta," which says it all! The teachers are wonderful and genuinely care about every child. He talks about them all the time at home, and it's obvious they spend individual time with each child and really get to know their personalities. We also love the interactive art projects and creative activities. Every week he comes home excited to show us what he's made and tell us about his day. Communication has always been excellent, and we really appreciate how responsive and engaged the team is. They also do an incredible job building a community through mom nights, dad nights, date nights, and family events, which has helped us connect with other parents. We're so grateful for this daycare and would wholeheartedly recommend it to any family looking for a warm, caring, and engaging environment for their child.

Vika and her team are amazing -- they provide a safe, fun and developmentally focused environment…read morefor kids. Most importantly they provide loving care. My 2.5 year old looks forward to going to Garden Daycare. Highly recommended!