My kids just finished a week with Tracy et. al. at Camp Cookin (not the real name) and it was…read moreamazing and I was not even there! I did show up for the Friday demonstration that really showed me what a great operation they have going on there. These kids made some awesome munchies. Three savory bites and two desserts for us to try. Fish cakes with mango salsa. Veggie tapenade on puff pastry topped with mashed potatoes. THE BOMB. The space is incredible. They have it all. I cannot wait to have a cooking party there. Check it out.

Excellent food, excellent ambience , great people!!! Teachers are awesome they really care for the…read morestudents and I'm proud to say that my kid is part of that great team (family).

We recently hosted a birthday party here for my 3 year old son and had a really great experience…read more The facility is very clean, well-organized, and set up perfectly for young kids. Leila did a wonderful job leading the activities and keeping a group of 16 children engaged with age-appropriate options. Even the younger kids who wanted to participate were included, and everything ran smoothly despite the excitement that comes with a room full of toddlers. One thing I especially appreciated was how easy the experience felt as a parent. The party room was fully cleaned afterward, and our belongings were neatly organized, which allowed me to actually enjoy the party rather than stress about logistics. We also come regularly for Open Play, and it's always a great experience. The space is consistently safe, clean, and well-run, which is why we keep coming back. Highly recommend for both parties and everyday play.

Such a fun place! I brought my 25 month old here for the open play session a few days ago and she…read morehad a lot of fun. Unfortunately the session was just us and her cousin. So it was bit quiet. But the girls really enjoyed exploring, dancing and playing. We would definitely come back, but may try another class. The class before ours was much busier.

I signed up my 5 YO for a winter break week-long half-day art camp. This was our first time trying…read morea holiday camp, or any type of camp for that matter. What enticed me was the options: full day all week (minus Christmas Day), half day all week (minus Christmas Day), full day singles days, and half day single days. I also really appreciated the diverse artists that they were studying about, and the mostly, new (to me) art projects that they were doing. Most of the projects seem to have general guidelines but each person's art was unique to them (i.e. not cookie cutter, I do-You do, etc.) While my son originally didn't want to attend and was content going to his regular afterschool care, at pick up after his first day, he said, "I had a GREAT time at art today!" On day 2, on the way to art camp for drop-off said, "I LOVE art camp!" He has been excited to go to camp everyday so far so I am excited to check out future offerings!

My 6-yr-old has been taking art classes here for a few months and absolutely loves it! Courtney is…read morea wonderful teacher with a strong background in art and design in tech. She keeps the kids engaged, thinking, and having fun. We plan on taking the Junior Picassos next, which has more of a STEM focus on design thinking. The location is spacious, inviting, and convenient (above Rooted Coffee in Pleasant Hill). My son asks me to go there all the time for their drop-ins too. Couldn't recommend it enough!

My 8 year old daughter has been going here for 3 months and she loves it! I like the fact that that…read morethis place has a variety of art that my daughter can experience. She has brought home BEAUTIFUL artwork that we hang and use. Parking is easy to find. Its a one hour and fifteen min class every Tuesday and plans to open more sessions. The teacher, devina, is receptive to each child and allows their creativity to flow. She is kind, talented and is amazing with children!

Devina is one of the most dedicated teachers I have known. Under her instruction, my daughter has…read morelearned how to use various types of paint, mediums, techniques, and has been able to really surface the deep love for art she had inside. She always has that brilliant smile at the end of every class with an end product, which is quite priceless! Devina also does corporate events and special events like birthdays - we invited her to do a lesson for my daughter and her friends for her birthday (Andy Warhol's donuts). What a super cool outcome that was! In addition to art, Devina also teaches public speaking, which has helped my daughter understand how to write outlines, make better arguments, reduce filler words and project better body language. Most importantly it has helped boost her self confidence! Devina is not just a teacher - she is invested in the development of your child all along the way, which is not something you'd get in some of the best teachers. We are truly lucky to have her in our daughter's life!

I came here with my son for a special event. The place is spacious and there were a lot very unique…read morelarge scale toys for children to play with along with many helpful staff members. There are many developmental toys and activities which the children had a blast exploring. The space was very clean and well organized! I saw the staff actively tidying the space, assisting with the different payment features, and engaging the children. They offer memberships, as well host private events and various therapies that are held on site. It's a one stop shop. Their memberships can be covered by the Regional Center or funded through Self Determination program, but of course, you can pay of pocket. The owner Lindsay is extremely knowledgeable and helpful! This San Ramon location is their first location, but have since expanded to two more sites in Berkeley and Belmont. They also have tables for parents to have a break or work at which is very thoughtful. When I went also had a smaller tot area as well as an inclusive, larger space for all. Overall, this is a wonderful facility that fosters inclusion and a welcome addition to the area.

Passionate, involved staff who are invested in child development education and practice respectful…read moreparenting practices. The environment is safe, not overstimulating and well planned out and organized based on the type of play. It offers quiet/calm corners and ample seating for adults. Snack areas are well maintained and complementary water and sink access for dishes. The staff do their best to get to know you and your children and their fees are very reasonably priced. They also offer members only events and classes which is great. We appreciate how flexible their membership structure is for daily sign ups on sessions. It's especially inclusive for us neurodivergent folk while providing a fun, safe space for all. We've been coming here since my 4 year old was 7 months old, SPL is our second home!

Very well run! My daughter has done summer camps here for the last 2 summers and enjoyed it a lot…read moreeach time. Instructors do a great job choreographing and teaching the students performance skills. We look forward to doing more classes here in the future!

My daughter recently performed as Flounder in ICDT!'s Little Mermaid Jr. musical production, and I…read morecan't say enough wonderful things about this performing arts center. This was her first production outside of middle school, and she absolutely loved everything about the experience -- the directors, the supportive and welcoming environment, the incredible energy of ICDT!, and the kindness of the other students and families. We had explored other production programs before, but none felt as organized, communicative, or thoughtfully run as ICDT!. On top of that, ICDT! was incredibly generous in providing our family with a tuition scholarship, which allowed my daughter to have this truly memorable experience. I am forever grateful to ICDT! for supporting her, welcoming her so warmly, and making such a meaningful impact on her life journey. THANK YOU, ICDT!

We booked Paint the Town for a work event at Unity High School and LOVED it!!…read more All of our staff was highly engaged and enthusiastic about the process and final products. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun, engaging, and unique group experience. Paulette Lagana was our instructor and she showed up right on time and kept everything rolling perfectly. She not only provided instruction but also compliments that kept everyone motivated. Do yourself a favor and book your appointment asap

Was so pleased to find Paint the Town! It was really easy to book and everything ran very smoothly…read more My daughter was so excited to have a painting party at our home for her birthday! There was a wonderful selection of paintings from which to choose. The artist, Ramona, came promptly and set up. She did a fabulous job demonstrating and teaching the 11 year olds how to paint the picture my daughter had chosen. She was very patient and friendly. Would definitely recommend Ramona and Paint the Town for a kids' birthday or any other event!

Ana and her team are amazing! Parents that have children with special needs require certain…read moreenvironments to help regulate and offer tactical play to help the success of their childs growth. Sensory Development Center offers that environment, not just with the cleanliness of their facility but Paulina and Kataya are wonderful with the children and very engaging. My 2yr old son absolutely loves it! They send updates and pictures via WhatsApp and are prompt with responding every time I have questions or last minute schedule changes. Everything in the facility is thought-out from sensory bins to motion swings to self regulating squishy balls everything serves a purpose! I would 100% recommend Ana's business. She's very kind and so easy and helpful to work with. I support her cute and welcoming atmosphere at Sensory Development Center and I know you would too! Thanks Ana and Friends Tyra & Jeddy!

Brought my almost 3 yr old in for 1 hour session with Anna for the first time and had a great…read moreexperience. My little guy is very attached to me, so I was worried about the drop off BUT...as soon as he saw the setup inside, he ran in and started playing. Anna and her staff was very warm and attentive, he didn't want to leave. The facility is very clean, and plenty of sensory toys and activities to keep kids engaged. We'll be joining in for more classes soon!