We enrolled our 2 yr old (now 4 year old daughter back during the pandemic in 2021) We're…read moreincredibly grateful for your role in our daughter's preschool journey and helping her overcome her social anxiety. She went from crying non stop to eventually blooming into one of the loudest kids in the class. Ms Rachel - Your nurturing, kind, and patient approach has made you more than just a teacher; you're like a second mother to her! Your impressive educational background in early childhood education has undoubtedly contributed to our daughter's advanced skills in speaking and counting, well beyond her years. We feel as if our daughter is way ahead of the curve before kindergarten just at 3.5 years old! She was taught mandarin, how to count to 100, all shapes, letters, alphabet, simple addition and math, and so much more including music and nursery rhymes/songs as Ms Rachel plays piano and sings. But what sets you apart is your heart. You've created a warm, loving, and safe environment that has not only accelerated her learning but also helped her grow into a confident and caring individual. Thank you for being such a positive influence in our daughter's life. We feel fortunate to have you as her teacher. We will actually enroll our future children into her schools, we do not trust any other daycares!

When looking for a daycare as a parent for our daughter..the communication and instant connection…read morewe had with Mrs. Rachel was exactly what we were looking for! She is kind, patient, extremely caring, and oh so sweet! She welcomed our daughter as if she was her own! It only took our daughter one week to get adjusted to drop offs in the morning and now says 'byeeee mommy' and walks right into the house without crying! The growth and learning we have seen from our daughter does not go unnoticed! She has learned so much - she knows her letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and songs (she's now 2.5 years, started at 21 months). We cannot thank Mrs. Rachel and her team for all they have done for our daughter and the other students! We would highly recommend them to any parents looking for a fun, caring, and reliable day care!

My son was 8 months when he joined Joan's day care. She was like a grandma to him. We always…read morereferred to her as 'Joan ajji' which means granny in my native language. He was very happy and loved playing with Joan and his other toddler friends. He took some time to settle down, but once he settled he and Joan shared a special bond. She took care of him and I will always remain grateful for that. Thank you!

Our son started at Joan's (or as the other kiddos like to call her too, Joanie) when he was 16…read moremonths old and was under her care till he was 2.5 years old. With his initial transition to daycare and with the many transitions kids go through across that age, Joan was around to help him with them. She made sure he maintained a well rounded sleep and food schedule during his time there and we loved that she kept a notebook of his schedule. She also printed out and decorated those notebooks with photos of our son's time there and we all enjoy looking back at them. Joan was good at keeping us informed and always happy to chat about any questions we had. She genuinely cares about the children in her care and our son still fondly remembers her and her husband. We truly appreciate all the love and care you provided Joanie and look forward to staying in touch!

Our 2 kids were at this daycare for three years, and we couldn't have asked for a better…read moreexperience. From the very beginning, the owner, director and teachers created such a warm and welcoming environment that immediately put us at ease as parents. The teachers are truly special; caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the kids. Every day we dropped our children off, we felt confident they were safe, happy, and well cared for. One of the things we loved most was the well-rounded program. The weekly music and dance classes were something our kids looked forward to. We also really appreciated how the school celebrates different cultural holidays throughout the year. This daycare has played such an important role in our children's early years, and we're so thankful for the love and care they received here. We'll truly miss being part of this community and highly recommend it to any family looking for a nurturing and enriching place for their little ones!!!

Our daughter attended this daycare from 18 months to 3.5 years, and we couldn't be happier with the…read moreexperience. The teachers were incredibly attentive, caring, and truly dedicated to each child's development. The curriculum is excellent--STEM-based with a great balance of structure and play, which kept our daughter engaged and constantly learning. We especially appreciated the focus on art, crafts, and music, which really helped her creativity blossom. Even after moving on, she still talks fondly about her time there and often says how much she misses her teachers and friends. We're so grateful for the warm and enriching environment that helped shape her early years. Highly recommended!

Kim and Hayley are incredibly caring and attentive. This was my son's first daycare transition and…read moreKim and Hayley were communicative and shared photos regularly through Brightwheel. I could have not asked for a smoother transition or for a better family to watch over our little guy. They were flexible and attentive to his needs and I appreciate their support at such a critical milestone.

We loved my daughter's experience at Kim's Kreative Korner. Kim took care of my daughter for 1.5…read moreyears, from the time she was 18 months to 3-years-old. We found Kim to be patient and great at working with kids. She gave us a lot of useful feedback and tips on how to work with our daughter in various situations, which we appreciated as first time parents. She keeps her child-to-caretaker ratio lower than what is allowed based on their licenses. Our daughter also benefited from the mixed age groups - she was inspired to learn to walk by the older kids. Kim mentioned that their approach is inspired by the play-based Emilio-Reggio approach. They have structured circle time in the mornings where the kids can go around to share, as well as story times and activities during the day. The kids also have plenty of play time outside.

Virginia's Home Daycare is an absolute gem. From the moment we toured it, we knew this was the…read moreplace we wanted our son to be. We got off the waitlist a year later and our son was under their care from 8 months until 2 years old. Virginia provides a safe, loving, stimulating, Spanish immersion environment for the kids where they can thrive. We ultimately left because we moved, but I really wish we could have air lifted her daycare closer to us! A few things I loved that I think set her daycare apart from others: 1. Communication with parents - This is one of the things I liked best about Virginia's Daycare. She proactively communicates with parents and also partners with them to work on transitions and challenges together. For example, they did an amazing job prepping my son for his daycare transition after we moved. I also love that they use an app to allow parents (and in our case we also added grandparents) to see daily pictures and videos of their kids so they know what they did, what they ate, and when & how long they slept. 2. Program - At Virginia's the kids are exposed to a variety of activities during the day: yoga class, music class, arts and crafts projects, sensory play, yard care, reading, and educational toys. There's no shortage of development happening here! 3. Healthy, organic food - I've had my son at other daycares, and arrived to him smelling like chocolate or hearing older kids say they ate ice cream. Never at Virginia's. She deeply cares about making sure the kids eat a variety of healthy and organic food. 4. Outdoor time - A lot of other daycares spend just an hour in the morning and maybe half an hour in the afternoon outside. At Virginia's, kids spend lots of time outside, including having some meals outside and doing lots of play and sensory activities outside. 5. Sleep environment - Every other daycare I toured had either cots or pack n plays for kids to sleep in. Many times the same room where kids play serves dual purpose for kids to also sleep in. Virginia has a separate room with a comfortable sleeping environment with real cribs. Kids are then able to nap however much each of them need vs being forced to all be on the same schedule to flip the room for other purposes. In summary, I highly recommend Virginia's Home Daycare. We had the absolute best experience with her.

After two years of sending both of my children to Virginia's, saying goodbye to Virginia and Carmen…read morewas the hardest part of moving out of the Bay Area. Aside from the amazing learning experience that Virginia and Carmen provide to kids, it is their loving nature that truly is unparalleled. As a parent, the most important thing is to know your children are cared for and loved and that they are growing and being challenged. Virginia's daycare is all of this and more. During this past, very challenging year, Virginia provided a safe space for our children while most other providers were closed or had problems staying open due to the pandemic. Our children's life did not change and for that we will forever be indebted to her and her family. If you are lucky enough to get a spot at Virginia's, don't hesitate. Your infant/toddler will learn, flourish and most importantly, feel secure and happy in Virginia's care.

Our daughter was at Little Troopers for two years before heading to preschool. We are so grateful…read moreto have found Mrs Ana. It's a wonderful environment and would highly recommend especially around 1-3yo. We joined at a time when our daughter aged out of the infant group but was honestly still too young for the older classrooms at the center based schools. We were at multiple centers and decided to try home day care instead. Ana and her teachers really got to know our daughter and we truly could trust she was in great care. They prepare breakfast lunch and snacks every day which is so valuable for busy parents and amazing value included in the tuition. My daughter has learned so many songs, stories and words in Spanish. She was potty trained with no issues. The teachers come up with fun activities every day incorporating fun themes throughout the seasons. They post wonderful videos and photos on what's app which my daughter loved scrolling through with me any chance she had. It was a huge relief to find a place where she could develop trusted relationships with her teachers, play with kids around her age in a safe and engaging environment. Ana also hosts date nights, typically monthly, where she will watch the kids plus siblings for a few hours while parents can escape for much needed adult time.

We love Ana and Little Troopers daycare! Ana is wonderful and provides such a loving and warm…read moreenvironment for my son and all the kids that she cares for. My experience has always been pleasant and Ana goes above and beyond to ensure that the childrens needs are met, following nap schedules, etc. She communicates and provides updates daily on how/what the children are doing, offers home cooked meals and lots of fun activities. I couldn't recommend this daycare more and I only wish I had found her sooner for my first son.

We couldn't have found a more perfect preschool for our infant daughter. Audra founded the…read morepre-school with her parents 30 years ago, and one can feel the passion and love for children through out Happy Campers while talking to any of the wonderful staff members. We were a little skeptical about sending our daughter after she had developed stranger anxiety in line with her developmental milestones. But her teachers -  Ms. Tori and Ms. Shawna - were just so incredible and patient. Look no further - we absolutely love this place. Huge thanks to Audra, Michelle, Ms. Tori and Ms. Shawna.

We love Happy Campers so much! Our two sons have both been enrolled here, and we could not be…read morehappier with our choice. We have seen them both develop their social skills, and learn all of the basics that will set them up for success in elementary school. Our older son graduated last year and is now in Kindergarten at our local school. We can see how invaluable the foundational skills from Happy Campers have been, and we are immensely grateful for that. I would say the one big thing that sets Happy Campers apart from other preschools/daycares are the amazing teachers. They are all so patient and kind and caring, and they create a happy and supportive environment for all the kids. As a parent, of course I love my kids, but I really feel that their teachers do too. If you are looking for a place where your kid will feel loved, and you as a family will feel like you are part of a community, then Happy Campers is the place for you!

My son started with them since he was 6 months old. They were very nice and his transition was very…read moresmooth. They always give updates and photos of the kids. My son is really happy with them.

Ms Tricia takes very good care of my son. Also they have a Vietnamese-speaking helper there which…read morewe need. Highly recommend this daycare.

Our son has been at Little Learners for 7 months and we love it. We picked Little Learners after…read morevisiting 7 preschools. At the end of the day, I had this vision where my son would be in a bright happy environment with loving teachers, spending a lot of time playing outdoors, doing crafts and beginning to learn some academics that will prepare him for Kindergarten. Little Learners embodied my vision. The interaction with Holly(the school's director) and the vibe of the school was what set the school apart from the other schools we visited. Holly was quick to respond to my million questions. She continues to thoughtfully respond to my emails whenever I have any questions or concerns. My son had "after school restraint" when adjusting to preschool. Holly sent a thoughtful email with multiple suggestions, linked with articles for further reading. It was super helpful. I am thankful for these interactions The school is located in a little house. It is warm, bright and welcoming. There is a separate room for pretend dramatic play, circle time, free play and academic time. The toys are on rotation so my kiddo is always excited to start the day with free play. The backyard is bright and open with lots of variety of toys, rides, sandboxes and caulk. The school is a great mix of play, academic, and arts and craft time. We were initially concerned about the mix age program but the academic time is catered to each age group and the needs of each individual child. I am pleasantly surprised that our son is learning his A, B, Cs and practicing cutting and gluing. By 5, the kids at the school are practicing writing their names! Little Learners is truly a hidden gem. We are truly lucky that a mom in the Belmont's mom's group recommended it to us!!!

Cannot say enough positive things about Little Learners! From our first interaction with Holly and…read morethe other teachers, we immediately clicked. Their communication skills are great. They have fun activities planned every day for the children. We can clearly see how Little Learners has helped our daughter learn various skills and develop socially. We feel lucky to have found Little Learners and really do consider them part of our family. We would highly recommend them to anyone!