We absolutely love Sakura Daycare. We have two children attending, and we are beyond grateful for…read morethe love, respect, and sense of adventure they receive there. Both of our children genuinely love going every day. Sakura Daycare has truly helped us raise our children while we are at work. Thanks to the constant learning and nurturing environment, our children are now trilingual. The kids sing songs, do little dances, cook, practice judo, bake, create art projects, and spend lots of time playing outside. The impact Sakura Daycare has had on our children has been immense. We are incredibly grateful for everything they have provided our family throughout the years.

Our kiddo started at Sakura at 7 months old and it has been a great fit. Chishiro, Maria, and…read moreEstela clearly have so much experience with kids/babies and love working with them. Now our son lights up when they open the door at drop-off in the morning. The teachers are warm and nurturing and so loved by the students. They get lots of language exposure as well as new foods, arts and crafts, judo, cooking, and outside play. We also appreciated that they provide 3 meals a day and diapers so we don't have to think about getting everything together every single day. When our child was under a year old, we also were able to give them the can of formula and they put it all together and washed bottles so we didn't have to mix/wash everything every day. We are grateful we found Sakura!

Both my kids went to Alameda Park Academy. Unfortunately we had to move and change daycares but I…read morewould highly recommend this daycare/ preschool. Sandra the owner is very attentive and great with communication. She follows through on all requests. They provide all meals and even accommodated my request for vegetarian options both times The teachers are all very good, even at the old Otis location where my daughter went few years ago.My son recently went to the Park Avenue location and very easily adjusted to the teacher Helen. He was always happy to see her and stopped crying at drop off within couple of days. The teachers put in a lot of effort and are very friendly.

Our daughter is 16 months and absolutely loves Alameda Park Academy. Sandra, the director, runs a…read morevery organized school and is super responsive. Everything is straight forward and I trust Sandra to provide the best care for my child with her keen judgment and retention of experienced teachers. Our daughter instantly bonded with one of the teachers (she loves all of them but especially Teacher Ling) and goes to her voluntarily and happily every morning, which warms my heart as a mother and leaves me guilt-free to work and enjoy my day without worrying about my child. Our daughter has never been bitten or injured by another child, which is a huge relief! Also, our daughter loves the food because she comes home with a full stomach everyday. I like how they serve breakfast snack, lunch and dinner so it makes it easy on the parents. The kids are happy here and I would recommend Alameda Park Academy to all families, especially if you have a child reaching milestones early on who could benefit from being in a mixed class with older kids rather than just peers. The kids learn quicker with the mixed ages with language, rules, etc. and it gives a chance for the older kids without siblings to take care of the younger ones too (great socialization!).

Our son was with Carmen and staff for over 3 years and she is the best! He learned so much and is…read moreso independent and thriving in TK now!can't thank the staff enough! Love you all

Carmen's daycare is a hidden gem! She has been running a small home daycare for over 20 years. Our…read morechild attended her daycare from age 1.5 to 3 years old, and thrived there. Carmen is loving, nurturing and treats the children as if they are part of her family. She encourages each child to be themselves and follow their interests. The days are structured and predictable. She runs the daycare more like a preschool, and would have been an amazing preschool teacher and principal. There is a daily activity schedule, themes (often initiated by child interest) and lots of outdoor time. She helped with potty training, and her experience was invaluable. Her staff (Shayla, the other Carmen) are kind, funny and care deeply about the children they care for. I recommend Carmen to almost any family looking for trustworthy childcare in Oakland. If you are looking for childcare with a slick app, the latest toys and trendy ideology- this place is not for you. Carmen has her way that she does things because it works. Logistics: Pros: the extended hours were critical for our family with 2 working parents. She provides healthy food! Very reasonably priced and my employer's FSA covered some of the cost. Children and employees are vaccinated. Cons: The school drop off traffic can be hectic if you are on the same schedule as Sequoia Elementary School across the street. We left because we moved out of state. Our child is still asking about Carmen and misses her dearly. We are so glad she was part of our lives. Do yourself a favor and see if Carmen's daycare is a good fit for your family!

My son's has been attending Sara's daycare for the last 7…read moremonths. It's a very good family daycare which provides healthy homemade meals. We are very happy with how well Sara's been taking care of our little one.

After negative experiences at previous daycares, we were anxious about trying a new place--but…read moreSara's daycare far exceeded all our expectations. The children in her care are served delicious, healthy homemade meals every day, spend long stretches of time at the park (weather permitting), and thrive in an environment where they are truly loved, as if it were a second home. Our little one spent almost two years at Sara's, and while we know he's ready for new adventures, our whole family will miss her dearly. We can't recommend her enough!

We've been sending our baby to Julia's Family Daycare since he was 6 months old, and we couldn't be…read moremore thrilled. Every morning at drop-off, he lights up with a big smile when he sees Julia and the caregivers--a clear sign of the warmth, attention, and care he receives each day. One of the things we appreciate most as parents is how impeccably clean the facility is--it's truly spotless. It's also clear that Julia and her team are deeply invested in each child's learning and development. Since starting daycare, our son has made noticeable progress with both his fine and gross motor skills, and we credit that growth to Julia's attentiveness and thoughtful engagement. Another standout aspect is the nutritious, home-cooked meals provided daily for lunch and snack time. Our son has had the opportunity to try a wide variety of foods and textures, which we love. We wholeheartedly recommend Julia's to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and enriching environment for their little one.

I can't recommend Julia's daycare highly enough. Our daughter is 2 and has been going there for 7…read moremonths now. You can tell everyone there really cares about the kids and my daughter has grown so much during her time there thanks to their love and support. She is genuinely excited to go every day - her first week, we had to put a timer on to count down to when we could leave the house because she woke up early and wanted to go right away! She has learned so much (including many Chinese songs that she loves to sing to us at home) and really loves all the staff there. I'm so grateful we found them. If you're looking for a warm, welcoming, and attentive place for your little one to grow, Julia's is the best!

Ms. Alberta is amazing with children especially babies. I was so nervous going back to work , Ms…read more Alberta took my baby at 6 months and he loves her so much. She took such good care of him and I felt at ease once she took him because I knew he would be safe. My experience was great and although we no longer are there because of a recent move , I still plan on visiting her with the baby , because my baby loves her so much.

Thank you for being so great with our kids. We appreciate the love and care you bring and show. We…read morealso love how clean you keep your space and the kids. Great hygiene in teaching the kids to always wash their hands.

I am so happy and grateful that I found SquareCare! My son started the program soon after turning…read more2. Until then, he had only ever been cared for by his dad, grandmother, and me - no babysitters or nannies - so being away from us was a big adjustment. From the very beginning, the team at SquareCare was incredibly understanding and supportive. Mitzy created a thoughtful transition plan that truly set my son up for success. At first, I was able to stay with him at school so he could get comfortable with the new environment and teachers. Then, we gradually increased the time he spent there alone. Finally, once we all felt confident that he was happy and secure, he began napping at school as well. Now, my son loves school and attends full days three times a week. Mitzy, Yessi, and Tiara are so patient and genuinely invested in his success. We're all so proud of his progress and growth. I highly recommend this program! The teachers are not only caring and wonderful with the children, but the environment is exceptionally clean and inviting. Plus, there's a bunny and chickens--such a fun and unique touch that the kids absolutely love!

My child has been at Mitzy's for almost 2 years, since he was about 20 months, and it has been a…read morewonderful place for him. The whole space is lovely, and is somehow exciting and calming at the same time - very much in keeping with Mitzy's own way of being. All of the maestras are warm, caring, and communicative, and have supported my child through many things, including potty training and the death of a pet. They are also great at supporting social and emotional learning. The kids have lots of time for unstructured play but also plenty to do each day - all kinds of activities including arts and crafts, sensory play, gardening, special birthday celebrations and holiday-related activities. At the end of the day, the kids are thrilled to see their parents, but none of them seem to want to go home, and I always want to linger in the backyard for a while, too. Highly recommend this program.

(A bit delayed of a review but definitely worth the rave.)…read more Our second child attended Lin's daycare for half a year during her first year of life; we only moved her because a spot opened in our other child's school and we took the opportunity to have one drop off/pick up. There are separate sleeping rooms for infants in cribs vs. older children on sleeping mats in a separate bedroom (quality sleep was such an important factor for us in that first year!). There is a crawling area for the tinies, and a larger learning/play area for the bigger kids. Plus a big community style table where the kids all ate together and, in a Montessori-like way, they had to return all their dishes and none of the toys were electronic. There is a small, shaded area in the backyard with a play structure and small scooters for the children. Lin was amazing: she would prepare food for the children each day and write up a note about what my child ate and when she slept that day. Lin also did the linen washing for the crib and mat sheets. The hours included were very long, like 7:30am-6:30pm, if you needed it so you don't have to parse out early or after care costs. She would also send occasional photo updates. There were only a few holiday closures throughout the year, which Lin would post at the start of each school year with plenty of notice. She has a full-time assistant, and never had to close due to teacher illness or absence. I always felt happy and secure bringing my tiny human to Lin's, and I was so thankful to find her!

Lin and her team (husband Joe and caregiver Yiyi) have been taking care of my son for the past 1.5…read moreyears, starting when he was 9 months old. I have nothing but positive feedback about Lin's daycare, it is a small, family-run business where the caregivers give the kids love and attention in an environment that supports their growth. Initially my son had a hard time with separation anxiety when we started daycare but the caregivers have a lot of experience and made the transition successful. Since that time my son loves going to school and is having appropriate social, emotional, and physical learning experiences with Cantonese language exposure as a bonus. The facility is clean, with appealing indoor and outdoor play spaces. The logistics have also been very helpful for our family: Lin will make formula bottles and/or provides home-cooked, nutritious food and has helped a lot with developmental steps like potty training. Highly recommend if you can get a spot!