Do you have a toddler that needs to be cared for while you go off to work? Worried that your lil'…read moreone will have separation anxiety? Always thinking about what to prepare for Johny's lunch box?? Forgot to buy snacks for Jenny's afternoon munchies? Well look no further! This place is amazing! LMCCC is a wonderful place for children. Starting from 8am until 530pm your kiddo will be closely watched in a fun, open, caring environment by their energetic bilingual...if not even trilingual teachers and staff in Cantonese, English, & Mandarin. The children are grouped by age into ~10 per group. Our kiddo loves Teacher Cindy! She is so attentive and gives us a summary almost everyday at pick up time and also helpful advice on how to continue working with our kiddo at home. Don't worry about your lil' one going hungry. They provide a breakfast and hot lunch daily along with a snack of low fat milk and fruits for example. No longer will you have to worry about what to buy and pack into Johnny's backpack. Do you have a busy work schedule all year long? Another bonus is LMCCC is basically open all year long. They take very few breaks or holidays unlike the public school district! Is your child already in kindergarten? They also have after school program to watch your child until you get off from work. Want Jenny to learn a foreign language? They have weekend Mandarin classes too! All are very affordable!!! Culturally Chinese centric the kids learn some basic Chinese writing. When special Chinese holidays come around they also celebrate and teach the kids about the holiday festivals. For instance, they invited a Chinese lion dance group to perform this past February! I thought the kids would freak out but they all seemed to enjoy immensely. Not to say that everything is taught in Chinese. They also speak English and teach the kids how to sing the American National Anthem too! So don't worry if Johnny doesn't speak any Chinese. He will be speaking to you in kiddy Chinese in no time! Anyways, I could blabber on and on about all the excellent points of this preschool. From how clean and immaculate the facility is to the friendly staff who open the lock doors at drop-off and pick-up. The gated parking lot is also a plus that gives you a sense of security for Jenny. OMG! I forgot about potty training too....they have that ability too! What more could you ask for? If your lil' one is about to turn 2yo, call LMCCC to schedule a tour and get to meet the principal and teachers. I promise it'll be fun!

Great daycare for your little one. Extremely clean and well organized. My son is thriving and has…read morelearned so much in his time there. His language exploded and he is much more independent. They provide meals and snacks as well which is an added bonus.

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 daughter has attended Mountain Boulevard Montessori School for the last 2.5 years (since she was…read more28 months old) and it is easily the best decision we have made. We looked at so many different school options and are beyond happy that we chose this school. The small/intimate feeling compounds to staff that really care about the safety, health, and development of all the kids. Students not only grow academically (reading, math, science, etc.), socially, and get exposed to different cultures and languages. She has learned so much Spanish and Mandarin which is amazing as well. We highly recommend this school to any and all parents!

The school's academic curriculum is awesome. I put my two daughters through Mountain Blvd.,…read moreMontessori and they were more than prepared to thrive in kindergarten. The staff and teachers are also very caring and want to see the children be successful in all aspects. If there is one thing I would love to see evolve is more activities/events geared towards parent and family participation. Overall, the school has done a fantastic job with our two little humans.

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.

We had our toddler son go here from 18 months to 3 and a half years. We absolutely loved it! The…read moreteam is so loving and hands on, communication was great, and our son made so many great friends there. Highly recommend!!

Bright Future Early Learning Center…read more Our son thrived at Bright Future from ages 2-5! The amazing teachers (with impressive tenure!) helped him master potty training, build lasting friendships, and develop strong communication skills. We loved the weekly yoga/music classes, school garden, field trips to Oakland Zoo, and wholesome meals that celebrated our community's diversity. Tre is so ready for kindergarten! Our younger son started in January and is also blossoming. Highly recommend this gem!

We are very happy at Starlite. The facility is safe, clean and well organized. Meals and snacks are…read moreprovided in school. The school schedule is 7:30am - 6pm which is very accommodating to us as working parents. Teachers are very loving and supportive in helping kids developing social skills. My kids made very good friends in school and had so much fun to learn and to grow with them. Kids also like to celebrate holidays and birthdays in school with teachers and friends. Thank you Starlite and all teachers!

Kinda chinatown, but that makes me like it even more…read more My daughter has been going here for the past seven months and loves it. She started at 2 years old and definitely has benefited from the group play and learning environment. She comes home teaching us new songs. They do art projects and are regularly learning. They integrate chinese into the lessons too. They sometimes learn chinese songs and phrases. My daughter came home telling me to "fideeya color!" which means "hurry color" in cantonese. She also now pronounces many of her words with a chinese accent: "pur-poh" (purple) and "Ah-sha-lee" (Ashley). I'm sure she'll be fine as she gets older. They prepare food for your kids and teach them to potty train and all that. They can sometimes seem a little strict, requiring them to be in lines and sit still to do their work, but it doesn't seem to bother the kids. My daughter always gives her teacher a big hug when she leaves. The most Chinatown aspect about this school is that they are a great deal. I've never heard of a preschool that is this affordable. Of course, I think this is one of the reasons they have a long wait list.

Casa de Los Niños Daycare has been a fantastic experience for our child and our family. He attended…read morefrom age 2 to 3. The two teachers, Marlene and Theresa, are incredibly caring and professional, creating a warm and nurturing environment where our child thrived. We saw amazing progress in our child's social skills and creativity, all thanks to the engaging activities and personalized attention they provide. Additionally we have an LGBTQ family and we always felt welcome and respected. We highly recommend Casa de Los Niños for its warmth and exceptional staff.

This daycare is truly excellent. Both our children, who are very different, attended for years and…read moreabsolutely loved it. They arrived every morning happy to be there and left in great moods at the end of the day. The staff are talented and caring and the owner is very responsive. They are Spanish Emerson but the staff also speak English. And to top it all off they provide healthy meals and snacks so no need to pack lunches! Unless you want to of course. We truly cannot recommend them enough.

Our youngest child went here for the PACT program and it was a wonderful experience. The teachers…read morewere sweet and very attentive and had great interventions and teaching moments (for the kids and me!) throughout the day. Having had an older kid go through a different program I'm familiar with the stress that can sometimes accompany a co-op preschool but they made the experience pleasant, judgment free, and safe for everyone! I highly recommend the school!

Our daughter has been attending BCSO, in the PACT classroom for a year now and words cannot…read moredescribe how much we love this school. First and foremost, the teachers are very caring and attentive, not only to children but to parents as well. Since it is a play-based school, different toys are provided each time we attend class. Hence, children have plenty of learning opportunities through play such as working on their fine motor skills, social skills, and exploring different ways of playing. Having a nurturing environment for our daughter to begin her education journey is very important to us. We are very grateful that we've found BCSO as they continue to exceed our expectations. Our daughter wakes up in the morning wanting to go to school and leaves school with a big smile on her face. She had made tremendous progress with her learning development as well. Lastly, we recently relocated to another city, but decided to have our daughter continue attending BCSO. This school is truly a gem!