This review has been long overdue. I'm truly grateful we found this daycare. As a parent, leaving…read moreyour kids with someone else is never easy, but the owners have always treated my children like their own, and that means so much to me. We've known and used this daycare since my son was in Kindergarten, he's a little older now and sees this place as his second family. The owners are consistently kind, caring, and genuinely invested in the well-being of the kids. You can tell they truly care about the families who trust them with their children. I don't have family nearby, and even if I did, this place feels more like family. Knowing that my kids are cared for by people who truly look out for them brings me so much comfort. I'm deeply thankful for the love and support they've shown to my family.

Everything was good. My son told me he had a good time, but he also told me about a rude adult in…read morecharge that would speak to the kids with inappropriate words. Otherwise, it was fine.

My daughter starts at Pleasanton Garden Academy when she was 1.5 years old at the Pleasanton…read morelocation. Under Mrs. Cici and Mrs.Huang's care, she quickly adapted into the new environment, and enjoyed going to daycare everyday. The daycare provides both breakfast and lunch, which is a lifesaver for busy young couples like my husband and I. They have a full variety of activities and celebrations throughout the year. They celebrated mother's and father's days by taking photos for parents and kids and let the kids brought them back home with frames; they celebrated new year with a potluck party and gifts; they celebrated Valentine's Day with gifts and balloons.... All these celebrations are great memories for both the kids and families. I strongly recommend you contact and book a tour to visit this daycare.

We had visited so many home based daycares before we settled on the Pleasanton Garden Academy…read moreDaycare. We're so glad we chose this one because our son loves this place so much! He has been going there since he was a year old and has really bonded with the caretakers here (especially Miss Cici). We can see how much love and care they put towards taking care of the kids and Miss Michelle really puts in thought towards planning out fun seasonal activities for the kids (my son loves the summer water play!). Overall, would highly recommend this daycare for your kids. They do a good job at giving us daily updates on our son's activities, photos of the day and if/when he may be starting to get sick. My son has picked up a lot of skills since he started going here and also naps better there than he does at home!

We came to know about The Little Butterflies through our local community group recommendation. Our…read morefirst meeting with Ms. Janani went really well, she provided us with all the information about the school, teachers, activities for the kids/infants, policies, communication between parents and teachers and of course the safety precautions they have been following during the pandemic. We enrolled our son when he was about 7 months old and its been a great experience so far. Teachers are very diligent, always keeps us up to date with pictures, videos and promptly communicates via the app throughout the day which is awesome. My baby is having a lot of fun there and gets excited every morning when we drop him off. I highly recommend The Little Butterflies daycare to all parents.

Finding a quality day care for you first child is not an easy task.  After about a year of our…read morechild going to an in home day care we realized she was not being challenged and engaged enough at the small day care and decided to find something that would provide her with more structure.  After much searching, multiple facility visits we decided that Little Butterflies was the best fit for our toddler.  The facility is spotless and well equipped.  The staff is very friendly and great with the kids.  Our daughter looks forward to school every morning and upon picking up, always comes home with a smile from ear to ear.  Not only is the staff wonderful, and the facility immaculate, but they also provide the structure and curriculum that our daughter needed.  As parents, we are kept up to date as to what the class will be doing/learning throughout the month.  They engage the kids in some great projects and themed days, and they utilize an app which provide me up to date information on diaper changes, meals, naps and daily photos of how she is doing.  The system/process they have in place along with the amazing staff and level of care really out shines any other facility I visited in the Dublin/Pleasanton area and the choice was easy.  Highly recommend Little Butterflies for quality care and peace of mind.

We found Susan on Yelp while searching for childcare and wanted to learn more about the au pair…read moreprogram. Susan is, hands down, the best resource at Cultural Care and we're so lucky to have found her! Susan is an absolutely wonderful resource for any au pair/childcare questions. She is incredibly professional, always follows up, and is a wealth of information. Susan helped us through the matching process and even provided guidance post-matching as we navigated our relationship with our new au pair. She was willing to talk things through and provided great information for us and our au pair. We cannot recommend Susan enough!

Susan is absolutely wonderful. She sticks by your side through the whole process. She was so…read morehelpful and I couldn't have done it without her. She helped me find a great AuPair and walked me through the entire process and even helped after.

We absolutely love The Child Day Schools. As an anxious mama with just one kiddo, I thought finding…read morethe right preschool for him was going to be incredibly difficult. But as soon as I walked in I felt at ease. This was the third place I toured and I instantly knew it was going to be the right fit. Lindsay explained their philosophy which really emphasizes play based learning, (exactly what we were looking for) and just taking to her and watching the teachers interact with the kids I could tell that everyone really cares about these children, that it's not just a job. Their outside areas are big and shady and well equipped and the kids get a ton of time out there which I feel is crucial at this age. And my kid LOVES IT. He's been there for a little over a year and is excited to go every day. He always tells me how much he loves all the teachers and always wants to make them cards. His social skills have gotten better, he's made a bunch of friends, and he's learned a lot more than I expected at this age. The skills he is gaining impress me daily. I know some parents like daily updates on their child's progress, and you can get that here, but you have to ask for it. You won't get an email or a long conversation at pick up time everyday. But I just always check in with the teachers a few times a week and they're happy to talk with me or email with me. I just can't say enough good things about this place. Being able to leave my child somewhere I feel he is truly safe and cared for is so important.

I can't say enough good things about this school! We found TCDS after our preschool abruptly shut…read moredown and it was a lifesaver. Our son thrived in the program and learned so much during his time there. The instructors are amazing and it's a great environment with a good mix of instruction/learning and free play. He was prepared to make the transition to TK at our local elementary school last fall and it was all due to the TCDS. We're excited to have our daughter start at the school in August. If you're in search of a great preschool full of loving and thoughtful teachers and a wonderful academic/play environment, you definitely need to check out TCDS. I can't recommend it enough!!

Unlike many home-based daycares that operate out of a primary residence, Happy Kids has its own…read morededicated space (an ADU) that is completely separate from the main home. This gave me great peace of mind--my 2-year-old daughter gets the comfort of a home-based setting while still having a clearly defined daycare environment. Mrs. Rosie is extremely professional, experienced, and genuinely empathetic with the kids. Her communication is clear and reassuring, and both she and the other teachers were very patient and supportive during my daughter's transition period--and continue to be even now. The biggest sign of how much we love this place is how excited my daughter is every morning to go to daycare. She truly enjoys being there. Mrs. Rosie also provides home-cooked meals, which my daughter happily finishes almost every day. We chose a home-based daycare for the smaller group size and more personalized attention, and Happy Kids has exceeded our expectations. We are very happy with our decision and highly recommend Happy Kids to any parent looking for a caring and well-run daycare.

Our son has been going to Happy Kids for 10 months and we've had a great experience. The teachers…read moreare kind and attentive. Our son enjoys spending time there and feels comfortable. They provide a safe and clean environment. The activities are engaging and help with learning and development. The meals provided are healthy and well balanced. We are happy with Happy kids care and attention our son receives. Thank you Ms.Rosie and staff for the continuous care to kids. We would highly recommend Happy kids to parents looking for anyone looking for a home based day care.

When my daughter was born she weighed 3 lbs…read more For the first month we spent every night hoping she would survive until morning. When she finally got out of the hospital, she needed special care 24*7. When we got to the point that all she needed was daily physical therapy we considered it a win. Through it all, we could never find a care provider we could trust to handle her special needs... until we found Horizon. At Horizon they have staff with more than 20 years of experience in early childhood development. They carefully assess every child in their care and provide a nurturing environment that caters to the child's specific needs. My daughter thrived at Horizon because of the expertise the staff provides. She learned and grew and was loved by everyone there. I have three children who have all had different childcare experiences in Pleasanton, and Horizon is universally the best. It's not just a daycare. It's a loving home away from home and a local institution. We owe them everything for how they supported our daughter and all of her peers while they were there. There is literally no better care in the Tri-valley than Horizon. Get on the waitlist and know that it's worth the wait.

We have been sending our son to Horizon Early Education Center since he was 6months old. They have…read moretaken excellent care of him and he loves going there to see the staff & friends each day. This facility is run by a very caring & dedicated group of employees. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a safe professional daycare in the Pleasanton area that is tied to part of Pleasanton Unified.

We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Ms. Ekhlas as our little one's teacher at Montessori…read moreSchool of Pleasanton. From the very beginning, she has been nothing short of amazing, caring, gentle, loving, and kind. Starting school was a huge transition for our little one (and us!) but Ms. Ekhlas made it a smooth experience for our family. She gave our child so much personal attention and care during those early days, helping him adjust quickly; within just one week, he was running into her arms with hugs every morning. That's when we knew she truly cares for each and every child in her classroom. Ms. Ekhlas is incredibly attentive and communicative. She regularly sends us updates and lots of adorable pictures. It's clear she puts so much thought and effort into creating a nurturing and stimulating environment. From fun learning activities to creative play, she keeps the children engaged and excited to come to school. She also goes above and beyond for the parents, planning thoughtful events like a sweet Mother's Day Brunch that made us feel so appreciated and connected to the school community. We honestly wish Ms. Ekhlas could be our child's teacher forever. Her warmth, dedication, and passion for teaching shine through in everything she does. We are endlessly grateful for her and cannot thank her enough for the love and care that she gives our baby. Ms. Ekhlas is truly the best!

Our toddler has been in Ms. Ekhlas' class for six months now and loves it. He is always excited to…read morego to school in the morning. My little one takes time to warm up to new people, but he's so comfortable there with all his teachers and friends and doesn't want to leave when I come pick him up. We feel so at peace during the workday knowing he is in the best hands and having so much fun. I couldn't recommend MSOP and Ms Ekhlas enough, she truly cares about the well being of the kids, along with Ms Diana and Ms Iram.