Pasitos Gigantes provided warm, flexible and thoughtful care for our daughter. They were…read morecommunicative and pleasant with us. Our daughter enjoyed attending, bonded with the teachers during her time there, and was well regulated and happy. The indoor area is filled with light and the backyard is great for children. She has graduated to preschool now, but we will happily send her back during preschool's summer break. Recommended!

I'm so happy to recommend Margaret, who cared for our two-and-a-half-year-old son for several…read moremonths. She quickly became someone we trusted completely. She's patient, warm, and incredibly attentive - our son absolutely adored her, and we could see how much he grew and learned during their time together. She always kept him engaged with fun activities, both indoors and outside. She was reliable, easy to communicate with, and clearly cared about him. He became extremely attached to her, talked about her all the time, and always looked forward to seeing her. Their bond was so sweet. We ended up moving out of the area, and honestly, we wished we could have brought her with us. She made such a positive impact on our family. I also know Margaret is very close with her own family, so it was really exciting to hear that they're opening a daycare together. While I can only speak from our experience with her, based on that alone, I know any daycare she's part of will be lucky to have her.

My son has been going to this camp since he's 2.5 He…read moreabsolutely loves it. He's in nature all day and practices Spanish. If you are looking for a Spanish immersion camp for younger children- this one is an absolute gem.

Mi Escuelita is truly a hidden gem of a preschool and camp. My 3 year old and 5 year old often do…read morethe outdoor camps in Glen Park Canyon with Ines, and I can honestly say I have never seen bigger smiles, sweeter arts and crafts projects (making lanterns, Valentine heart "kiss" necklaces, pinecone turkeys), or more adventure stories (being brave crossing over a stream together and climbing mountains)! They adore being together and adventuring in the canyon and practicing their Spanish! Mi Escuelita is our go-to camp in the city now, and Ines is an inspiring educator who loves being creative with the kids. Highly recommend!

The first time I met Kathy I knew instantly she was a special care giver. She just has a warm and…read morecaring energy. So I was practically ready to sign up my toddler immediately. But then she went over her practice and her curriculum and I was also really impressed by her knowledge of childhood development. We were so lucky and relieved to find her. Our child developed in incredible ways with Kathy, has so much confidence, curiosity and loves books. That was years ago, my little one has moved on to preschool but still misses her Kathy Āyí. We still visit from time to time and our child is so excited to see her.

My daughter started here when she was two and a half and has been attending for almost a year…read more We're sadly leaving due to personal reasons, and it's really hard to say goodbye. During this time, she has received such wonderful care. She wasn't great at napping when she first started, but Kathy and her team were incredibly patient and kind, helping her settle emotionally and gradually adjust. Now, she has a healthy daily routine, fits in well with the group, and has become much more independent. Kathy went above and beyond--taking her individually for little walks during nap time, reading with her, and playing until she felt ready to rest. As parents, we felt so reassured and grateful knowing she was in such caring hands. Our daughter has never once said she didn't want to go to school. She's always happy at pick-up and clearly enjoys her time there. Kathy and the whole team are warm, patient, and always kept open communication with us. They worked with us to sort out any small concerns, and the kids all got along really well--no serious issues ever came up. We feel so lucky to have found this place, and I truly recommend it to any parents looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their child.

Our son started at Circle of Friends when he was 2 1/2. Our experience has been fantastic. Teacher…read moreMichele and Sharman have been wonderful and prepared him for kindergarten. He is reading, writing, and has a deep music repertoire. He is extremely thoughtful, kind, and knows how to resolve conflict as a result of their influence. We were accepted to a few of the top rated pre-schools in the neighborhood but chose Circle of Friends because of the size and attention given to the students. We also felt going into a smaller school would put us in a strong position when applying to Kindergarten. We got into our top choice school and were priority wait listed to our 2nd (which only had 11 open spots). And accepted to our 3rd choice. We applied to a total of three schools. Circle of Friends is a hidden gem. We will send our second son when he is of age.

Our daughter is SOOOOO happy at Circle of Friends. She has gained a lot of confidence there, and…read moreLOVES school--she complains when she has to miss a day because of vacation! She brags about how she speaks French, and she actually used her French when we went to Paris. She has also become very musical because of the great music instruction there (one of the teachers is a professional musician!) and she now makes up her own songs--real songs, not just kiddie stuff. The other kids and families are great, a very nice community. Our daughter didn't have the easiest time adjusting to preschool at age 2 1/2, as she had anticipatory anxiety, and the teachers were really great about suggesting ideas for how to help her adjust better. She got over it and has really loved it for the last 2+ years. We have been very happy with C of F, and we'll miss the teachers, students, and other families after our daughter "graduates" this June and moves on to kindergarten--she will be going to our first choice independent school, thanks in part to her good preschool preparation. Michele is very good at liaising with many (or all) of the local schools. Highly recommend.

Our daughter Emmy has been attending Tuya's daycare for the last month, and I have nothing but good…read morethings to say. She is so incredibly attentive and caring with my daughter - and treats her, as if she were her own. Every day when we drop Emmy off, she greets Tuya with a big, bright smile, which serves as a huge testament to how she is being cared for. Thank you, Tuya for taking such good care of our little girl!

We are incredibly thankful to have found Tuya to care for our son. He has been attending her…read moredaycare since he was four months old, and every day, whether during drop-off or pick-up, he is always smiling and happy. This is a true testament to the fun, caring, and safe environment she has created. Over the past 14 months, she has played a huge role in his learning and development, incorporating age-appropriate activities as he grows. Her communication with us is excellent--she provides updates as requested and always gives a thorough report of his day at pick-up. We can't recommend her enough. We feel so lucky to have found such a loving, warm, and kind person to care for our baby.

Mi Casita is a gem. It's a comfortable, inviting space and a great way to transition your child…read moreinto an intimate preschool environment. My children have thrived at Mi Casita, coming in as infants/toddlers and leaving confident, social, and playful children. With a small teacher: student ratio, my child is well taken care of. There is a homey, family-like feeling from Cynthia, Juan, and the teachers. There is little teacher turnover and a great community of parents and families. It's common to see other families at the corner coffee shop, and we walk together a block to school. And, of course, my child is learning Spanish. We don't speak Spanish at home, and it's lovely hearing her pick up all the Spanish vocabulary from school. We frequently get photos of what she's doing throughout the day to keep us informed. I've now had two kids go through the program. My first is now 7 and loves coming to pick up his little sister (2), to visit his old school and teachers. His toddler photo is on the wall (as is all the alumni), which creates such a nice homecoming. My regret with my first is that I transitioned him out too early to a larger preschool. In retrospect, I wish I kept him at the warm and cozy Mi Casita for another year. Homemade breakfast and lunch are included. There's an outside space, and when it's warm, the kids love the water play. Upstairs is Mi Cunita (infants and toddlers), and then your child slowly graduates to downstairs Mi Casita. They get exposed to the bigger kids slowly until it's their turn to be at Mi Casita. We have also used caregiving services outside of school hours, such as babysitting on weekends, evenings, or overnights. Having my child go to a familiar place with familiar people who love her feels so lucky, and it's an easy transition for her too.

I love Mi Casita! It is warm and small. My kiddo has formed deep, deep bonds with his friends and…read morelearned how to be a great team player. They helped with naps and potty training. He learned Spanish, which I'm hoping will carry him through to Alvarado. He is an amazing older brother and I truly attribute a lot of that to the interaction he got with the babies at Cunita. They are way more flexible than any other place I've seen in terms of full and part time, or staying late one day, or adding or dropping a day. Plus they serve food, so it makes your life so much easier as a working parent. Cynthia even cut his hair!! The only drawback I've found is they don't report out every little thing (how long they slept, what they ate, etc) but will let you know if you ask.

If you're interested in a preschool that combines French-immersion with nature school, I…read morewholeheartedly recommend Les Petits Canards (http://lespetitscanards.com), which is right by the Golden Gate park and has immediate availability. It's currently Monday to Thursday 8:30 to 5 pm. My daughter attended from January to July 2021 (sadly we moved out of SF, so couldn't attend longer). I'm totally blown away by how quickly she started speaking to me in French (within two or three months) and how far along she got in that precious time. We visited family in Montreal this summer and she could maintain entire conversations en français! The daycare is run by Fabienne Saurel (fabsaurel@hotmail.com), who is a wonderful teacher and caregiver. Her COVID precautions were/are excellent. The kids wear masks indoors, where there are also several air filters and ventilation. They often eat lunch picnic-style in the GG park and go on all sorts of adventures. Every month, there's a theme and the kids learn all about things such as butterflies, unicorns, the oceans. Fabienne invited a ceramicist to help the kids make and paint butterflies (see pics attached) as well as housing some caterpillars that the kids got to watch transform and grow wings. She had a clown/face painter come in for the unicorn theme and give the kids beautiful unicorn faces. The kids also made us parents the most touching presents for mothers' and fathers' day. My daughter loved the food that Lorraine (one of the caregivers) makes fresh everyday. It's French, so there's no compromising on the quality of food. They would even have special holiday themed foods, like Chinese New Year dinner, galette des rois, and other foods tailored to the holidays. The kids also got to help make the cake whenever there was a birthday, which was obviously the best! On their last day of school before summer holidays, they got to go out for dinner at the local diner, which was a special treat. We joined at the height of COVID, so the usual curriculum was modified and there weren't any trips on the bus, but as the vaccination rates went up, the kids got to resume their field trips. Fabienne takes them on the MUNI, which they love, to the Boulangerie in Hayes Valley, to Ocean Beach, to the Academy of Sciences, to different new parks around the city and to visit all sorts of cool locations, which compliment the theme of the month. Merci Fabienne! We miss you! (Please note I photoshopped sunglasses onto some of the pics attached to protect children's identity.)

Can't say enough nice things about LPC! Fabienne and her team have created a wonderful community…read moreand I love sending our 3.5 year old off to school knowing she will have a day full of French immersion, good food, creative crafts, and outdoor play. My husband is French but my French language skills are limited, so I really appreciate how much LPC has helped my daughter connect with the French side of her heritage. She now comes home correcting my pronunciation and teaching me new nursery rhymes and songs. As COVID protocols have evolved, we've loved how LPC embraces urban adventures by taking the kids on long walks and bus rides to explore new playgrounds, parks, and boulangeries. The kids get an incredible mix of outdoor play, free play, storytime, yoga, dance parties, baking, and arts and crafts that are often seasonally themed. We love getting photo/video updates of the kids having fun together and especially enjoy seeing the custom treats Lorraine helps the kids bake and decorate (the chocolate and rice pudding paella as part of their week studying Spain was particularly impressive!). My daughter has also really developed her handwriting, math, and color/shape recognition skills through all the games they play. My daughter absolutely loves Fabienne and her team, and we are so grateful to be part of such a caring community!

Our kids have been in the care of Berta, Luis, and their family since they were six months old…read more During that time they've learned English, lots of Spanish, counting, letters, about shapes, and animals, their manners, to use the potty, and to be a good friend. Above anything else, they have been surrounded by love and care. Additionally, Rainbow's World has become a special and tightknit community in our lives. We feel so so lucky to have spent our childrens' earliest years here.

Our daughter has been at Rainbows World for over 4 years, and we feel very fortunate not only to…read morefind reliable childcare, but a loving and tight knit community. Berta and Luis care for these children like their own, with a small in home daycare each child gets so much individual attention. They provide breakfast, lunch and snack, which is very much appreciated as a busy working parent. Rainbows World is also an accredited preschool, so when our daughter turned 3 there was no question of her staying. She's already at kindergarten level academically, as are the other kids her age. It's wonderful to see the children ages infant to 5 years old interact together. All of the families are close and we are grateful for this wonderful community especially during the pandemic.