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    My son is going to First Steps for past 8 months and I am extremely happy with the care provided in this daycare.

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    Thanks Aarti and staff for great help and patience. My daughter was here during the summer and very…read morehappy with the care given. I believe this place is best for all.

    This review has been long overdue. It's been three months since my daughter last attended Happy…read moredaycare, and just today while we were playing, she suddenly said, "Hurry up!" -- the first time I've ever heard her say that. I assumed it was something her new teachers say, but she quickly corrected me: "No, no, Andrea says hurry up!" She then went right back to playing, laughing and calling out, "hurry up hurry up!!" That moment alone speaks volumes about how much Andrea means to my daughter. She started at Happy daycare when she was just 1.5 years old. As a first-time mom, I cried on her first day, and Arti sat with me, gently reassuring me that we just needed to give her time to build trust. I can't express how much it meant knowing they understood this was her first time away from home. Within a week, the tears stopped. On her last day, I was the one still in tears because Andrea wouldn't be caring for my little girl anymore. Andrea is incredibly kind and patient. She cared for my daughter with so much warmth that even on weekends, my little one would ask to go see her and this happened more times than I can count. I never had to worry about food it was all taken care of at the daycare. During a medical emergency with my daughter, both Andrea and Arti stayed with her until I arrived, then remained by my side as we figured out the next steps. My daughter still misses Andrea to this day, and I know she will for a long time.

    Buzytots Childcare and Preschool

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    Update to my original review from 2016 -…read more Sapna has been an amazing care provider for both of my kids. They each have spent 3 years under her care from i.e. 7m to 3.5 years, till they were ready for school. She and her team are well organized and are very flexible. She partners with you in ensuring that the kids are learning and having fun. The premises are clean and safe, with access to different types of toys / books / play structures. My kids have had a great time and we could see the all round development. She has made it easier for us in teaching them various skills. She adapts to the child and helps them work through things. We highly recommend BuzyTots ! and are very thankful to Sapna for all her help.

    My daughter went here when she was 1 year old and stayed there till she was 3.5 year old after…read morewhich she joined preschool. My daughter was very happy the entire time she was there and sapna is very accommodating and responsive. She exposed my daughter to variety of home cooked foods and I really appreciate that, since she was exposed to all variety of foods from the beginning she isn't a picky eater. She makes the kids pretty independent as well whether it's cleaning up after playing or eating your own food. If there is anything you prefer being done any other way you can just let her know and she is very accommodating and will do it your way. She has a lot of experience with young kids and you can discuss any issue/ challenges you are facing regarding your kid and she can give you lot of suggestions based on experience. Even though my daughter doesn't go there anymore I still ask sapna if I need help with my daughter at home. We even sent our son there for a brief amount of time and would've liked him to continue there but the daycare was closed for a little while. Happy that a good quality daycare is opening again and we would really recommend her daycare.

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    When we started looking for a daycare for my daughter in early 2020, I found Theresa's daycare on…read moreYelp - after talking with a couple of family daycares, we decided to go with Theresa after visiting her home and seeing how clean her place was and happy the children were to be there. Going with Theresa's was the best decision we could have made - Theresa, David and Sharon have always given my daughter (and now my son) the best care possible. During her 2.5 years at Theresa's she learned how to speak and sing in Chinese, was potty trained, and play well with others. Theresa's daycare offers both lunch and dinner, which is awesome knowing that the kids are already well fed once we pick them up in the evening. My daughter has graduated from Theresa's now, but she still misses "Ah-yi" and asks about her and the remaining friends often. If you're looking for a family daycare with teachers who truly care for your kids like their own, I'd highly recommend Theresa's!

    My son started at Theresa's Family DC when he was 13 months old. We moved to the area in early 2019…read moreand found Theresa's DC through Yelp. Through the past 2.5 years Theresa's DC has been a truly lifesaver for our family. As the first time parent, we didn't have much knowledge in terms of raising child, plus both my husband and myself have a busy working schedule. Theresa has deep knowledge on how to take care and educate younger kids. My son started walking pretty late and couldn't walk when he first started. Theresa and Sharon treated him with patience and I've seen many times when we picked him up, they were holding his hands and teaching him how to walk. In couple of months after he started at Theresa's, he could walk by himself (and we didn't teach him at home). Later on he also learned the numbers, 26 letters, share toys with others, got potty trained, etc. In the morning when weather is good, they usually take the kids to the nearby park to get some exercise and sunshine. Another plus is that they serve both lunch dinner. So we didn't need to cook for my son after we picked him up. During the pandemic, Theresa's DC has been extremely cautious to ensure the safety and well-being of the children and their families. We felt very fortunate that our son stayed there during COVID. I would definitely recommend Theresa's Family Daycare to all the parents that are looking for childcare for their younger ones!

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    5 Stars - We couldn't have asked for a better first daycare experience!…read more Our daughter had always been home with us, so I was incredibly nervous about leaving her in someone else's care for the first time. When she started with NuNu at 18 months old, those worries disappeared immediately. NuNu provided a loving, nurturing environment that instantly put my mind at ease. Throughout our time there, communication was excellent. NuNu sent pictures and videos throughout the day so we could see what our daughter was up to, and she always discussed any issues that came up. As the kids grew older, NuNu had a wonderful way of recognizing each child's unique personality and interests. She made sure to offer activities that matched what they enjoyed,whether that was calm puzzle time and coloring for the girls who preferred that, or active play for the boys who wanted to run around. She truly supported what made each child feel complete. Our daughter stayed with NuNu all the way until she started TK at age 4. She made great friends there that we still see even after leaving! We were sad to go when it was time for TK, but we recommend NuNu 1000/100! If you're looking for someone who will care for your child like family, this is the place.

    We looked at multiple daycares and in-home daycares for our son. As a first-time mom, and with him…read morebeing my one-and-only, I was very emotional about the search (stress, sadness, etc.). After meeting with Nunu and seeing how she runs things in her home, I was immediately set at ease. She was so kind and nurturing and truly understood what I was feeling. Nunu creates a very loving environment where kids can be kids, and they can explore and play. Our son was with Nunu M, W, F from about 1 year old to 2 years old. We felt that he was safe and cared for. She has a pretty strict policy on sickness, coughs, and runny noses, so the kids were generally able to keep healthy. There was a bit of an inconsistency with her "helper." I understand that Nunu cannot control if her employees stay; however, more consistency would have been ideal. We love Nunu!

    Bright Horizons at Cupertino

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    My son experienced a week backup care in this place, which caused some problems. I think teachers…read moreare nice but also stressful. I don't recommend any parents send their infant to this provider because of two reasons: 1. The infant room is SUPER noisy, and teachers let infants cry. I don't know why but it's always very noisy no matter what time I visit. Sometimes teachers are so busy and let multiple kids cry for a long time. My son usually doesn't cry at home and all nannies say he is a very calm boy, but after the first day in this daycare, he cried too much and lost his voice when he was back home. 2. It's not a good environment to take naps. Crib area is next to activity area so the napping area is also noisy. My son usually has 1.5 hour long nap at home. I understand it might be different in daycare, but he never took a nap longer than 30mins there, and every night he looks exausted back home. I do appreciate teachers' hard work because taking care of infants is not easy. I also like how easy to go outside from the infant room. However, compare to some other providers, this is not an ideal choice for infants. Hope this review can be helpful for some new parents, especially if you are considering Broght Horizons, I suggest to take tours in other locations so you will have better ideas.

    I am very annoyed by there way of communication. First they don't provide any information about…read morethere fees and prices on their website. I emailed them with all information about my daughter and the time i want to register her and the reply was welcoming me and sure we would like to help u and plz just schedule a tour and we can discuss it with u, and so i did, and just when I arrived there and the lady there asked me when do u want to register her, i told her my conditions again and she said ohno we will not have availability by this time So why didn't u tell me that in the email at first and didn't waste my time This is so annoying, plz respect others time

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    Part of me wants to have another baby, just so I can send them back to Mila and Cuqui's…read more We were part of Ms. Mila's daycare for five years in a row, and closing that chapter of my family's life has been one of the hardest goodbyes I've ever had to say. Ms. Mila and her husband Mr. Cuqui took care of both my children--my youngest from the time he was an infant until he recently transitioned to TK. They are some of the best caregivers I have been lucky to meet, and they are organized, efficient, and dependable in how they run their home daycare. If you are a new parent and unsure of whether a nanny, preschool, or something in between will be the most ideal for your child, Ms. Mila's truly blends the best of them all. The home-based environment provides that casual, family-like touch that is so good for the little ones' development and helps builds important human connections at an early age. At the same time, Mila and Cuqui integrate lots of intentional teaching, play, art, and activities on a daily basis that engage the children in foundational learning and skills-building. Both my kids learned to read at an early age, which I attribute to the help of the consistent attention and teaching they got here. On top of it all, Mila and Cuqui know how to make things fun--they celebrate holidays, birthdays, and occasional family gatherings, not to mention they take some enviable, much-deserved vacations and camping trips on their time off! I admire these providers greatly in how they live and run a business, and I truly loved and will miss sending my kids to them alongside all of their daycare friends. If you are lucky to secure a spot at Ms. Mila's, your family is SET.

    We had a wonderful experience with Mila's Daycare. Mila was always warm, friendly, and welcoming to…read moreour daughter. I especially appreciated the play-based approach to learning. Our daughter never felt pressured to learn, yet we could clearly see her progress at home. She learned her letters and numbers, how to write and spell her name, and other important skills that helped prepare her for kindergarten. She also learned how to socialize with other children, follow instructions and routines, and be part of a group. Mila and her husband, Cuqui, also created a wonderful sense of community for the children and families. Their Christmas celebration was always so thoughtful, from the authentic Peruvian dinner she and Cuqui prepared to a gift for each child, and even a visit from Santa for the kids! Our daughter learned and grew so much during her time here. We're incredibly grateful she had such a warm, family-friendly, and play-based environment to help prepare her for kindergarten.

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