If I could give 100 stars I would! I second what all the reviews here say about this place. Amazing…read moredoesn't even begin to explain Cecy and the team at Tiny Footprints. My child attended from 18 months to 4 years old. I was incredibly apprehensive about starting due to separation anxiety, but they made him feel completely comfortable from day one.In addition to sending daily pictures and providing excellent communication, they truly support your child's growth. My kid is high energy and super active. Cecy met his energy with her own high energy--I truly don't know how she does it all! The learning program is fantastic. She met him exactly where he was at and used interactive games to teach. He was fully ready for TK when he left. They also do weekly library and park trips, plus walking trips to see the neighborhood.What makes Tiny Footprints truly special is the family atmosphere. All the kids become part of Cecy's family. The group of families is so tight-knit that they do playdates and movie nights on their own outside of school and "alumni" visit long after attending. Cecy also offers movie nights for the kids, after-hours care for date nights, and she even kept my son when I had a week-long work trip. We just moved away from the Bay Area last week, and leaving TF was so incredibly hard. We miss them so much already! If you want a safe, loving environment where your child will truly thrive, this is the place!

Our daughter attended Tiny Footprints for two years and it was absolutely amazing! From the daily…read morecheck ins, to the weekly field trips and holiday activities, our girl had a great time. Cecy and staff became family and if we could keep our toddler there until college we would lol.

My child has been attending Little Tree since 2022 and has enjoyed playing and learning there every…read moreday. The classrooms are well-equipped with age-appropriate Montessori activities, keeping her engaged and offering practice in various subjects like English, Math, Chinese, Science, and Art. She loves her teachers and often talks about them at home. I can see they are doing an excellent job teaching her not just academics, but also good behavior and independence. The teachers organize a variety of well-planned activities and events throughout the year for both US and Chinese holidays. Our family enjoys participating in these events, and we appreciate the many photos and videos shared with parents afterward to capture the memories. Another great feature of Little Tree is the optional lunch program. For $6 a day, they provide a tasty, nutritious, and balanced meal, which is one less thing for me to worry about.

Stay away from little tree unless you want to get kicked out with only a weeks notice. Our…read moreexperience with Little Tree was extremely disappointing. Our 21-month-old daughter attended the program for only about 10 days in the toddler program that is intended for 18 months and older. She was also absent for an entire week due to a fever,so basically 5 days on, 5 days off, then 5 days on. She had very limited time to adjust to a brand-new environment, teachers, routines, and expectations. The behaviors described to us were that she is very active and curious, sometimes puts objects in her mouth, and may quickly move away from the group. The school itself acknowledged in writing that these behaviors can be common at her age. What was most concerning to us was how quickly this determination was made. At only 21 months old and after approximately 10 days of actual attendance, we did not feel she was given an adequate opportunity to adjust to the classroom environment. We also would have appreciated more collaboration with us regarding strategies that could have been tried before the decision was made to end her enrollment. Everyday after pick up we got nothing but good feedback from teachers. Then one day a email saying her last day is in a week. Again stay clear away from little tree if you have a baby who loves to explore their environment and have fun. This center should have never been approved for a 18 month toddler program. Evidently they are not equipped to handle young toddlers.

My son attended Sunny from 7mos to 3 years old and I could not be happier with Mayra and Sara…read more.. and Vivi and Andre too. They truly helped me raise my son, which as a solo parent I very much appreciate. From crafts, to early learning activities, to outdoor play, to live music and singing my son left Sunny a more fulfilled child and fully ready for preschool. I had not planned for my son to be bilingual but l the Spanish he learned at Sunny made the decision to continue to a Spanish immersion preschool a must for me. And the food! I honestly do not know what we will do without the wonderfully cooked often-Colombian inspired meals, with organic ingredients. My son also had an egg allergy that they worked around so well. I feel very lucky to have found Mayra and her team.

My baby was going here for 6+ month and I am extremely happy with how the team cares for my baby…read more What I especially like: - great hours: I am able to drop off my baby early enough to be at the office on-site in time for the day to start (I am not allowed to work from home) - they are great about feeding my baby his milk and are great at feeding his food as well. - the team got my baby into a great sleeping routine. I highly recommend.

Both of our kids went to Albany Sunflower Daycare and loved it there. Ms Helen is a very kind,…read morepatient and caring teacher who made our children feel at home. The daycare is located in a residential safe area, the house equipped with everything the kiddos need- large outdoor space, room for play and room for naps. I knew my kids are getting fed hot meals, getting their naps and lots of vitamin D outside. Operating hours are the best for working parents which made our drop offs and pick ups less stressful! We can't recommend Ms Helen and family enough for anyone looking for a daycare in Albany area. Mandarin language exposure was a huge plus for our kids even though none of us (adults) speak it at home. Thank you!

Both of my children attended Sunflower Daycare for several years, and we couldn't have asked for a…read morebetter experience. Ms. Helen is incredibly kind, patient, and attentive. She was wonderfully supportive during potty training, made sure the kids were dressed appropriately for the weather, and created a warm, nurturing environment. The daycare has a great outdoor play space, serves delicious home-cooked meals that my kids still talk about, and is exceptionally clean--my children rarely got sick while they were there, which is a feat in itself! Ms. Helen also has a strong background in early childhood education and incorporates age-appropriate learning, arts and crafts, music, and early academics into the day. By the time my daughter started TK, she was very well prepared. Since Ms. Helen speaks Mandarin with the children, both of my kids were also able to maintain their Mandarin fluency. One thing to note is that Ms. Helen is more comfortable communicating in Mandarin than English. This was fine for me since I speak Mandarin, while my husband usually communicated through email or Google Translate. We feel lucky to have found Sunflower Daycare. It felt like having a trusted family member with expertise in early childhood education caring for our children. I highly recommend it to any family looking for a loving, enriching daycare.

Our daughter joined Emma's Daycare at two years old, and it has been an incredible experience for…read moreher--and for us! She absolutely loves it here: the delicious food, her sweet friends, and the caring teachers who feel like family. Over the past two years, her language skills (both Chinese and English) have blossomed, and she's always excited to tell us about the fun activities Emma plans so thoughtfully. We especially cherish the photos Emma shares, which give us a glimpse into the joyful, nurturing environment she's created. What stands out most is the close-knit, family-like atmosphere--the children clearly adore each other, and it's heartwarming to see our little one thrive in such a loving space. We're so grateful to Emma and her team for making daycare feel like a second home!

My son recently graduated Emma's Daycare, a place that has truly been home for him since he was two…read moreyears old. I searched far and wide before choosing Emma's - touring the large institutional Montessori ones to the family style centers. Pedagogy was important to me, but what I was really looking for was a place where my child would be loved and cared for, at my admittedly high standards, as much as possible. I feel blessed to have found Emma's, a truly special space where my child has thrived from day one - from mediation and exercise in the morning, to learning how to share with others, from the home-cooked meals, to the one-on-one attention, to the creative daily artwork projects to the fluent singing in Mandarin (a language not spoken in our home!). All of the physical spaces Emma has built for the children are beautiful and creative, fostering that sense of magic and discovery so important for very young children. During the past three years, my child learned to ride a bike at Emma's, learned to write his name, learned to count in Mandarin and Spanish, learned to go potty, the list goes on. I was astounded how every single day for the past three years, at pickup Emma knew exactly what my child ate and how he felt and how he played - and how all of the other children were similarly doing. As a parent, it felt so good to be absolutely secure in the knowledge that my child's needs - whether that's washing hands or staying hydrated or getting comforted after a fall - were seen and met with love every day. Every day, my child would regale me with tales about his friendships, his wonderful teachers, his activities. During pickups, the children would all swarm around to say goodbye. It was the perfect setup and size (10-14 children, 2-3 teachers) for my child to explore personal growth, relationships, and the first touch of community in a safe and joyful environment. I'm so grateful we had Emma and the space she creates and holds for these critical firsts. What Emma has created is so rare and genuine. It was an easy decision to hold off on sending my daughter to formal fancy "preschool" with her brother - we want her to experience another year of growth and joy with Emma. Thank you Emma for all of your extraordinary love and care!

My 15 month old has big stranger danger, even with family, but after just one week at Green Day…read moreCare, she doesn't cry at drop offs and doesn't want to leave sometimes at pickup! She loves it there. Tsering has created such a warm and welcoming environment. It also helps that they take Cocokids childcare subsidy, making it more affordable. We are very happy with Green Day Care and definitely recommend it.

I love Tsering! She is amazing with my son. An incredibly kind and compassionate person. I was…read morenervous to bring him to daycare when he had only been at home with me for a year, but now he is thriving. I will miss Tsering so much when he begins TK.

Rayito Del Sol is such a special place! Our then 2.5 year old was there for 6 months and we only…read moreleft because we moved out of the Bay Area. Silvia, Vero and Dolores are the most nurturing group of women - they make you feel like familia! We loved that it was a bilingual learning environment where the kids were immersed in the Spanish language through song, music, art and dance! We had the most incredible experience and we couldn't speak more highly of it. Muchas gracias Rayito - you're forever in our hearts! Rayito Del Sol es un lugar tan especial! Nuestra hija de 2.5 años estuvo allí durante 6 meses y solo nos fuimos porque nos mudamos fuera del Área de la Bay Area. Silvia, Vero y Dolores son un grupo de mujeres increíblemente cariñosas. Te hacen sentir como en familia! Nos encantó que fuera un entorno de aprendizaje bilingüe donde los niños se sumergían en el español a través de canciones, música, arte y baile. Tuvimos una experiencia increíble y no podríamos recomendarlo más. Muchas gracias, Rayito! Siempre estarás en nuestros corazones! Love y Abrazos, Dalia

We loved sending our daughter to Rayitos! She was there from 2-3.5 years old and was treated with…read moreso much love. Silvia, Veronica and Dolores are always so warm at drop off, which was really helpful because our daughter had a hard time saying bye in the mornings. They'd entice her with things she liked and be there to give the comfort she needed. They even made a planet themed month which was her favorite thing to learn about. She learned more Spanish, got excited about gardening and enjoyed how they rotated activities and toys inside and in the outside area. We'd also send our older daughter to drop in on days her school was closed and which was a huge help. And PJ party once a month! It was nice to take both kids there to party from 5-8pm while we got a break. We loved how warm, organized and loving the environment is here, I highly recommend it!

I'd highly recommend hiring Adela to care for your children. My son has been going there since he…read morewas 6 months old and now he is 3 - and he never had a day he didn't want to go there. She welcomes them every day with her friendliness and it makes drop off much easier. My son has grown a lot in this time - she teaches them a lot in both English and Spanish. The kids are all very close and she creates a very caring environment. And when we were on day 3 of potty training she was not phased and my son never had an accident there at all - she's a pro! Her place is always so clean and well organized too. She also came to my son's birthday and all of the kids clearly love her so much. It's wonderful to entrust your child to someone you know cares about them so much.

Adela's is great. Her and her daughter Leslie are so caring and loving to all the children. They…read morehave a nice set up with plenty of space for the kids. They take them to local restaurants for breakfast every once in a while and to the surrounding parks. The make all there own baby food and cook fresh for the older kids. It's always super clean even through out the day they teach the children how to pick up and to put the toys where they came from. Check them out you will fall in love.

Oh my gosh, I cannot say enough about how amazing Lola is! We brought our son to Del Norte…read moreChildcare when he turned one and she immediately put me at ease with how quickly she connected with him at such a young age. She has created a wonderful program and space that teaches kids so many different things (academically, socially, behaviorally, everything!). My son has learned so much from her and now that he's started TK, I realize just how prepared my son is thanks to everything Lola has taught him. She let us know each day how his day went and provided really great insight on his development throughout the years (eating habits, sleeping, potty training, etc.). She also provides nutritious lunches and snacks for the kids and is really in tune with their needs and personalities. We miss her immensely and I absolutely recommend her to any families looking for an amazing daycare. My son spent an incredible 3 years with her and Lola is the best!

We were with Lola( provider) for over 3 years, and both of our daughters attended until they were…read moreready to start TK. From the very beginning, she created such a caring and nurturing environment for the kids. Her ability to communicate in both Spanish and English was a huge plus for our family and really helped with our girls' early language development. She was always very communicative, keeping us updated on how the day went and making sure we felt involved in their routines. She also provided healthy lunches every day, which made things so much easier for us as working parents. Most importantly, she always made sure the kids were well-fed, well-rested, and happy. We're so grateful for the love and care she gave our daughters--she truly became part of our extended family. I would highly recommend her daycare to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and reliable place for their little ones.

Ms. Jay is absolutely amazing! I wish I could have kept my son with her for forever. She is patient…read moreand so kind! He absolutely adores her. Very neat and clean space and well structured daily schedule. She got him prepared for Tk and he is thriving! I would recommend sending your babies here! It's amazing

My three year old son has been with Miss J since January of this year. She has played a major role…read morein his potty training, speech, academics, social skills and the list truly goes on. Miss J is extremely nurturing with the children! When I was searching for a daycare for my son and we spoke over the phone, you can actually HEAR the love she has for the babies. I have never once had to be concerned about the safety of my child since he's been in her care! Thank you Miss J for all that you have done and continue to do!