We love Ms Elena and Wonderland Daycare! As an older/working mom, having babies was nerve-wracking…read moreand Elena walked us through all the stages. Each of my babies started at 3 months old and we have loved the smaller, in-home environment. Ms Elena has truly been a second mom to both of my kiddos - my oldest still likes to go give her hugs (and recap his school day for her!) when we pick up his sister. They are always happy to go in the morning and happy when we pick them up! She also provides and makes wholesome, healthy food- usually the kids eat better at daycare than they do at home! My last child is moving on to school this fall and we will miss Ms Elena so much!

Elena is reliable, communicates effectively and has provided the best care for our daughter over…read morethe course of the last year. Our daughter is so excited to see her in the mornings; she lights up immediately. Elena is highly intuitive with children and always knows exactly what they need. We couldn't recommend her more!

Had both of my daughters go through this daycare. Have to say, always felt comfortable, and never…read moreworried that my children were being well taken care of. The staff is great. The curriculum is great, I feel like they left there with a huge advantage over other kindergartners as their program provides education and guidance and our kids knew how to behave in a classroom by the time they got to kindergarten. Can't recommend more highly.

Our 3rd kid is currently in the 3s class, having started as an infant and we still love the care we…read moreget at this place (since 2019). The teachers are great and the thought that is put into any teacher turnover (which is already pretty low!) and helping kids with transitions is great. So much more to say, but in sum, still a big fan.

We recently graduated from First Steps and are so thankful our son was able to attend since he was…read more5 months old. We had a really wonderful experience with all of the teachers and classrooms. They helped guide us through feeding and nap transitions and through all major milestones. Our son loved the experienced teachers and exposure to other children too. He also made so many friends that he continues to go to preschool with, which made the transition to preschool so much easier! Kelsey and all of the teachers are so caring and supportive, I can't recommend their program enough!

Finding a great day care for our little guy was top of mind when we moved to Lafayette from SF…read more Luckily, we landed a spot at First Steps and have nothing but great things to say. The staff is wonderful. Very caring people that are sweet, kind and thoughtful of the children they care for. Kelsey, Brenda, Arianna are awesome and our son still talks about them. Big open yard for play time and lots of great art projects the kids bring home! Highly recommend and will be taking our second child there as well!

We have had a wonderful time at learn and play! Our son is thriving and learning something new…read moreevery day. I am so grateful to the teachers and staff for creating such a creative and fun environment for our kiddo.

We feel so lucky to have our daughter at Learn and Play Pleasant Hill. The teachers have made such…read morea positive impact on her, and we are especially grateful for Miss Maria and Miss Gita. They take incredible care of her and make her feel safe, loved, and understood. Drop off can be the toughest part of preschool, and Miss Maria has been amazing in those moments. She gives our daughter the love, patience, and affection she needs to settle in, which means so much as a parent. When our daughter was younger, Miss Marisol and Miss Daniella were also wonderful with her. Across every classroom we have been part of, the teachers have been kind, attentive, and truly caring. The school itself may not be the newest or fanciest, but the heart of a preschool is the teachers. At Learn and Play, the teachers lead with love and take great care of their classes. We are very thankful for this school and the people who make it special.

My son has been attending New World for a little over a year and half and we're quite happy…read more 1. Great, caring teachers 2. They're always doing so many arts and crafts, and the yard is huge with lots of fun outdoor toys. 3. Mandarin immersion is awesome - we don't speak Mandarin but are happy our child is exposed to another language 4.. Hours are good (8-6) and the school is open year round. 5. The price can't be beat in the area. Really great value.

It's hard leaving a bad review on a place that took care of your child…read more This place has so much potential but it is run by a woman who leads by fear, to the teachers and students. Kids are sent to "the office" if they don't behave, they are yelled at constantly with no compassion. Kids as young as 2. When they cry many times they are left alone or being told "crying doesn't help", " stop it", "that is enough" etc. Many many teachers and students have left, it is a revolving door of people. Do yourself and your loved little ones a favor and don't come here.

My son has been going to Daycare of the Stars for almost a year now and we couldn't be happier!…read moreMoshi is so kind and really spends so much time teaching my son new things. She sends us pictures and videos throughout the day, which is also great! She cooks delicious food for the kids and her house is always spotlessly clean. When the weather permits, she takes the kids out to the backyard to play, and she keeps the yard very clean as well. Anyone looking for a daycare I would recommend you take them here. I have family that could watch our son for us, but seeing how happy my son is when he's here makes us so happy. Thank you, Moshi, we are so happy we found your daycare!

We absolutely LOVE Moshi and team. They are so attentive, detailed, caring and just an overall…read morepleasure to have care for our son while we work. We've never felt more comfortable with leaving our children with anyone as we do with Daycare or The Stars. Highly recommend!

Our son has been going to Lyubov's daycare since he was a few months old. We are impressed by the…read morelove and affection kids here are treated with. They genuinely care for the kids like their own and work in building good value systems from the start. Thank you Lyunov and Jelena for taking such good care of our son. We appreciate it!!

My 3 year old son has been coming to this daycare for a year and it is a wonderful place. This is a…read morehome daycare and Lyuba treats the children like her own. They have two big play areas - indoor and outdoor, and Lyuba cooks homemade meals for the kids every day. The kids do a variety of activities and seem to always be having a ton of fun. My son loves it here, and gets to work on his Russian as well. I would highly recommend this daycare!

This review is strictly about the inquiry process as I was unable to get straight answers to my…read morequestions without scheduling a virtual tour. As a full-time working mom of a toddler and pregnant with her second, I have to be very efficient with my time. Before answering basic questions regarding availability and cost, Elianna wanted to schedule a virtual tour. I had already done the vetting I was comfortable with to scheduling a tour, but was unable to find information regarding cost. So naturally, I first wanted to know if she was going to be the right fit both financially and with the timing of when we needed care to start. The message I received back was a big red flag and frankly, offensive. Here is our full conversation if anyone is interested in what you'll get when reaching out Elianna with questions. Elianna C. - "I need more info ? start date? Age ? How many days ? Pick Up dropping off" Me - "Hi there, I am currently pregnant (due in October). My husband and I are looking for child care starting in January 2025 when the baby is roughly 3 months old. I anticipate needing Full Time care, but could probably make do with Part Time care for a bit. What is your availability in January 2025 for a 3 month old? What is the cost for Part Time and Full Time care? Thank you! Best, Nadia" Elianna C. - "Hi there I would like to do a virtual tour this week if possible and talk about your questions. Please let me know what days work for you two . After 5pm" Me - "Hi there, Thank you for the invitation to do a virtual tour. We'd love to schedule something, however, first, we're really looking to see if you'll have availability in January and what the tuition will be. Is that something that you can share with me prior to a virtual tour? Best, Nadia" Elianna C. - "No I don't share a price unless we meet either virtual or in person because you want to see what a program has to offer and you want to compare quality for you child. If I am responding back it's because the availability is there . Or I would Of said there is a wait list but yes if price is your priority then this may not be the right progr for you . I would recommend looking at a place and see if it's a fit all the way around . The quality of care meet the person or staff that will be with your. Child that is very important. Thanks" Me - "Thank you for your time. I think you're right, Tender Loving Preschool Childcare does not sound like the right fit for our family. We value transparency and communication when considering childcare options for the most vulnerable member of our family and it sounds like that is something we would struggle with at your center. I wish you the best. - Nadia" Elianna C. - "Thank you"

I cannot say enough good things about Ms Ellie and her amazing preschool! My son has been in Ms…read moreEllie's care since he was 5 months old. Now, at 2.5 yrs he knows numbers, letters, shapes, and is talking non-stop! He LOVES going and waves goodbye to me happily every day at drop off. This is how I know that this is a warm and safe place for my son to learn and grow with people who care about him every day. What I love most about this school is that your child benefits from being with the other older children at a young age. Ms Ellie provides an amazing curriculum throughout the year focusing on academics as well as motor and social/emotional skills. The kids are learning so much every day. She is an excellent communicator and I always know how my son's day went, what he did, what he ate, and if there are any issues she is proactive in communicating them and we speak easily over text and the phone when needed. The food is amazing, and she makes it fresh every day. In addition to Ms Ellie she has amazing family and team members who provide consistent and loving care to the children. Ms Ellie's school is a true gem. Home based daycare can span a wide range of quality, but we are so grateful to have this school for our son where he is thriving. As much as it is hard to be a working parent who can't be with your child all day, having a partner like Ms Ellie and her whole team makes all the difference!