We could not have asked for a better first daycare and preschool experience for our family!…read moreTransitioning from a nanny to a structured group setting can feel like a big leap, but this was the perfect transition for my son. From day one, the teachers were warm, kind, and welcoming--I immediately felt comfortable, safe, and trusting of the team. One of the first things that stood out to me was the facility itself: it is consistently tidy, clean, and well-maintained. The curriculum and daily activities are great. They do a wonderful job balancing play with learning; my son grew so much during his time here and constantly came home excited about what he learned, from letters and animals to new skills. They keep the kids active with outdoor play and yoga, serve fresh and healthy meals, and do wonderful creative projects (we actually have his artwork from school displayed at home). Communication is also top-notch. Getting updates and photos through their app throughout the day gave us a peak into his daily routine there. I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment.

Twinkle Star Day Care is awesome! We just transitioned from Twinkle Star Day Care to preschool. And…read morethe transition was very smooth. Our daughter was well prepared for preschool and we know it's because of Twinkle Star Day Care. The teachers and staff are amazing, they truly care about the kids. My daughter came home happy every day. She also loved the food that was prepared. I highly recommend this daycare!!!

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.

We love Little Sunshine, and would enthusiastically recommend it to all parents! We sent our son…read morethere for two years, starting from when he was about seven months old. More than anything, we wanted him to be safe, and to be loved. Little Sunshine gets high praise in both of these areas! Ada and her team cared for our son as if he was their own. They made him feel loved, and because of that, he loved coming in there every day. She makes you feel like your child is truly special to her. We also had total trust in the safety of Little Sunshine. It is well-run in every way. They deal with child illnesses well, finding a nice balance between flexibility and community safety. They do a great job of communicating with parents. They cook healthy food for your child every day. They send lots of cute photos of your kids. They are very detail-oriented. Ada runs Little Sunshine with a lot of joy and energy. She seems to love her work, and it shows in her relationships with the children and her parents. We feel so lucky to have found this place, and would send our son back there in a heartbeat. If you get the chance to send your child here, don't hesitate.

Ada is the best! I had a good feeling about her during our tour and could tell she prioritized the…read morekids' well being above all else. I liked that she spoke both Cantonese and Mandarin, so my kids would get exposure to both. She basically helped raise my two kids starting from when they were 4 months old, with the second moving onto preschool soon. My older one still likes visiting, and Ada gives him snacks whenever he does . We experienced bottle refusal in the beginning with both kids, and Ada helped us navigate through it with tips and patience (don't worry, she won't let your baby starve, and she'll even spoon feed them if she has to). She also gives daily progress reports and sends pics frequently to let you know they're doing great. My daughter is 2.5 now, and she happily struts through Ada's door in the morning and doesn't bother to look back at me to say goodbye. She can't wait to go and play with her friends and just do her own thing. She doesn't let me do her hair, yet she comes home from daycare with the cutest pigtails! According to Ada, she eats well and sleeps well at daycare, which I totally believe. Another nice thing is that the older kids get fed supper before pickup, so I don't stress about how much she eats during our family dinner. I drop her off every weekday and go to work knowing she is in great hands. I can't say the same about other daycares I visited, which showed some definite red flags. Even though other daycares may be more flexible with better hours and less holidays, I could tell they prioritized money over the kids. One of them even let us visit the room where several babies were taking their nap, and this was during Covid! In contrast, Ada only does tours after the school day, when all the kids have left and before they do their cleaning/ sanitizing (not disrupting the kids and cleanliness is kind of her thing). If you're looking for a daycare, definitely add Little Sunshine Childcare to your list to visit. Ada isn't your normal Chinese grandma-type who just watches your kids. She has loads of energy and keeps the kids engaged throughout the day with activities (music, drawing), outside time, etc. She's been doing this a long time, so she's seen it all and knows how to raise kids. Both her and Uncle just have great hearts and genuinely care about the kids.

As a dad, I couldn't be happier with Buddies Kingdom Daycare. Sophia is caring, the environment is…read moresafe and welcoming, and the small group setting really makes a difference. My child is always excited to go and is learning so much every day. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a loving and reliable daycare!

I wanted to leave a quick review on this awesome Preschool…read more My daughter attended Little Leaps & Bounds for a few years and while attending this school she flourished into a kindergartner. The school itself is very warm and welcoming. The backyard is very spacious where the kids can play and not be overcrowded. They have a yoga class for the kids which I think is important for them to learn how relax and take time for themselves. Cynthia was great with my daughter, together they worked on making an Alphabet book with colors, which they had to paint, they worked on puzzles, writing, painting, and socializing with each other which is very important to get ready for Kinder. They made color paint picture frame for her B-Day which I still have. They celebrated their birthdays by doing a small celebration within their class. One special thing that they have, is an update app where you get photos pretty much everyday and you can see how your child is doing. Every time that notification came on I was so excited to see what the kids were doing. This keeps you well informed on how they are doing on a daily basis. Also, perfect for communicating with the teachers. I can go on and on about this little school, if I had anymore kids, guess where they would be going? Yes, to Little Leaps & Bounds. Thank you so much to all the staff that worked with my daughter, especially to Lisa for excepting my daughter to her school! With a warm heart, I say thank you. I appreciate your time and dedication you give to our kids. Best Wishes, Monica!

I can't say enough about this place, hands down the best experience I have had regarding daycares…read more Both my little girls attended Litlle Leaps and Bounds, and they both loved it from day one. The daycare has a gorgeous backyard for the kids to exercise and play freely. The location is convenient for quick drop off and pick up, the area is quiet and safe. The small class size allows the teachers to attend to the kid's needs equally. Teacher Cinthia, teacher Carmen, teacher Lissy, and the owner Lisa are a great team, they are very caring and knowledgeable my girls developed a great relationship with all of them. They send daily updates, pictures, and videos about the kids' activities and routines, my kids learn a lot at LLB not only numbers and letters but to politely interact with the teachers and classmates. Give this place a try, you won't regret it.

We have been with Ella and her day care for over a year now. They love and care for the children…read morelike they are family. I can't speak more highly of this place! They have child enrichment activities - art, music, dance parties, singing. Very supportive of every child's developmental needs.

We have been incredibly impressed with Ella and her team's ability to nurture our originally…read moreseparation-anxiety-prone one-year-old in adjusting to outside-the-home care. After a couple of weeks of partial days and extra love and attention, he's excited to be dropped off and is all smiles at day's end. We know he feels comfortable, cared for and safe with Ella's team - and have appreciated every moment of their support. He now eats well and cleans up after his playtime due to the variety of foods they prepare, focus on independence-building skills (i.e. utensil use) and post-play routines to move from outside time to going home. We've met up with other parents for playdates on the weekends as many live in the neighborhood and all share a love for the experiences our children have had at Ella's Second Home.

Our family has been a part of this preschool community for the past 7 years, with both of our…read morechildren starting here at age 2. Looking back, we can honestly say we are better parents because of our partnership with Inna and the incredible staff. What makes this preschool so special is the balance the teachers strike between being loving and nurturing while also setting firm boundaries. Our kids have grown into confident, respectful, and empathetic individuals here. As they advanced through the program, they not only learned responsibility for themselves but also how to support and show empathy toward the younger children. Each month the curriculum focuses on a new theme, and the teachers go above and beyond to design activities and field trips that go hand in hand. Some field trips include visiting the local market to learn about shopping and food, going to the Academy of Sciences to study dinosaurs, or a trip to SFMOMA to learn about art. (Yes, we brought a group of 3-5 year olds to SFMOMA and there were no incidents because the kids were excited but well behaved) In addition, the kids enjoy weekly trips to the playground and library. The enrichment programs are another highlight of the school. Each week, the children learn from a dance/yoga instructor (Natalie), a phonetics/math and art teacher (Elena), and a soccer coach (Coach Jhon). These opportunities have inspired lifelong passions in our kids, our daughter fell in love with ballet thanks to Natalie, and both of our kids found a love for sports due to Coach Jhon. Additionally, aside from reading at home to our kids, through Elena's phonetics lessons both of our kids began basic reading and were able to do simple addition by age 4. Elena also hosts an annual art show showcasing the hard work of the kids all year. It's one of my favorite events as you can see the pride in the kids as they explain to us the different techniques they used for each artwork. Beyond the classroom, Inna has been an invaluable resource for us as parents. She is always available for conversation and guidance, drawing from her deep experience to help us navigate parenting challenges. During the COVID years, her dedication was nothing short of extraordinary. She organized daily Zoom story times, virtual dance and music classes, and dropped off weekly themed activity packets to keep the kids engaged. She even maintained structured schedules to ease the burden on parents working from home. Inna's commitment extends beyond the school walls. When she travels, she brings back books, souvenirs, and experiences to share with the children. We get daily pictures and updates on all the fun the kids are having as a group, and if there's ever an issue, we get an immediate phone call or check in at pick up with a synopsis of what happened, how they teachers helped the kids work through the issue, and tips on how we should broach it with our kids at home. Inna is regularly available via text after hours too if there are any questions or concerns that we want to share with her. She's never bothered by it, but instead welcomes the conversation because she makes it clear that we're on the same team to support the kids. Both of our kids, with their very different personalities, have felt seen, nurtured, and celebrated for who they are at this school. Leaving this preschool community at the end of the year will be bittersweet. We are deeply grateful for the love, dedication, and guidance we've received here, and we know that the values and lessons our kids have learned will stay with them for life.

When our daughter turned 4 we started going to Our Rainbow Kids to prepare her for Kindergarten. We…read morehad an amazing year and the development progress was tremendous. Our Rainbow Kids' preparation program is very well structured that the results are noticeable within the first few months. Our Rainbow Kids' owner Inna is always looking for ways to engage kids in development programs. Inna organized soccer for kids, which was a huge success! Kids have a lot of activities during the day such as music, yoga, french classes, reading, math, crafting, etc. They love it all! Inna truly cares about each child and always takes time to share updates with parents. She is very communicative and understanding of everyone's needs. Our Rainbow Kids is a real gem and we are so fortunate that we found it. I would highly recommend Our Rainbow Kids and as we started Kindergarten we really miss Inna and all teachers there.

We had a wonderful experience with our daughter at Vicky's. It is abundantly clear how much the…read morecaregivers love and care for the children and it is a fun, nurturing environment for them. Our daughter seems to genuinely love her time there, is excited to see everyone each day and is always happy when we pick her up. We are grateful for the time she had with them and the other children. We would recommend Vicky's to anyone who asks!

I've spent time in quite a few family daycares, and I think it's very hard to find a daycare of the…read morequality of Vicky's. The teachers are so warm, experienced, and professional. Initially I was looking for a daycare within walking distance of my house but I wasn't happy with the ones I visited. Vicky's is well worth the ten to fifteen minute commute. My daughter started here when she was 6 months old and now is 28 months and about to leave for preschool. I don't think she has every cried--she is totally comfortable there and proud of her "school." She just walks right in and doesn't look back at me. It's rare to find a daycare where all the teachers seem steady and experienced. Here Andrea and Arturo are a great leadership team and Haydee and Sara are wonderful too. I believe the same team has been there more or less since the beginning, and there is always a 1:3 ratio. Arturo and Andrea keep it very well organized and the daily email updates on my daughter's activities and food, sleep, and diapers are nice to get. Arturo has been very responsive to my questions on email as well when I wanted to know more about how Elena acts at school. I pick my daughter up early pretty often and sometimes come late without announcing ahead of time, so I get a picture of how things are at different times of day. They have a very rich variety of activities, including yoga, exercise, circle time with singing, art projects, and outdoor play. There is also a lot of variety in the toys, which are well chosen. The day is structured and predictable for the kids, and the kids do amazingly well complying with the group naptime, sitting at the table as expected, allowing their hair to be brushed, etc. My daughter loves being around the babies and the older kids as well--the age range really makes it a rich social experience. They speak mostly Spanish to the children with some English words thrown in when they need to clarify. The kids speak to each other in English for the most part, but my daughter says a few words and sings songs in Spanish, and she shows me that she understands when I speak to her in Spanish (which I should do more often!) Vicky's is very easy on the parents. Pickup and dropoff are friendly, warm times of the day with very little in the way of stuff to hand back and forth. This is a big contrast to how it was for me with my older son at two other family daycares. I feel very comfortable leaving my daughter at Vicky's in good hands, and I feel supported by the teachers. Thank you, Vicky's!