I was lucky enough to find a spot for my daughter who was then 4 months old,with Kathy, I had to return back to work so finding someone that I trusted and felt comfortable with was very important. When I first met up with Kathy she gave me the confidence that my baby was going to be well taken care of. As my baby was getting older she would get excited every time we would park in front, I never had issues with drop off she was always happy to be there.. so thank you Kathy and family for taking care of my baby girl like family when I was the most scared to leave her. I would definitely recommend her, and will definitely go back in the future if needed read more

The Schery family has been part of my life since 2010. They have been more than just day care providers. Katy has been the most loving person and an unforgettable part of my daughter's life. I have had the pleasure of being able to send 2 daughters here for care with a 10 yr gap in between. I knew as soon as I had my last child that I would make sure she went to this day care. I would recommend them to anyone. Quality care, well cooked meals, learning as well as play. Also help with potty training. Perfect for working moms and dads. read more

AKA Katy's Daycare. Worst mistake I ever made. Just thought I would share my experience in hopes of helping some other parents out there. We are new to LAUSD. My 3 year old son was going to start a PALS program for special needs. He was already placed at the school, the district was just waiting for us to decide on where he would be going afterwards because he would be dropped off by the bus. I called more than a dozen schools in the immediate area, almost all had waiting lists. From the beginning Kati was very nice and accommodating over the phone. The day we came in for a tour she was nice. When we walked in to the living room she had 3 babies in highchairs facing the large flatscreen television with cartoons playing. She had a few other children playing together on the ground. She gave us a tour of her home. There was a designated back room that had more toys and a small backyard with a playstructure. There was not much open space anywhere. The kitchen was not fenced off which was a little concerning. Kati showed us the designated areas for the kids. We asked her a few standard questions. She might have looked at our son a couple times and said hello but that's it. She did not engage with him at all, didn't touch him, no attempt at interaction at all. This was weird to me, I'm used to other sitters and daycares where the caregivers are so overly energetic and loving and sweet. We mentioned to Kati that our son was diagnosed w/ autism but he did not have any behavioral issues. Our son is super chill, he just walks around, looks at his books, his spinning toys, he's just non verbal. She said that's fine and dismissed the issue. Didn't ask any questions, didn't try to engage with him, nothing. When we left I couldn't quite pinpoint it but there was something off. She was nice, the other kids looked happy enough, there were lots of toys. We definitely didn't get the warm fuzzies but felt we were in a bind with the school placement situation. Against my better judgement we decided to enroll him. We agreed that it would be temporary until I found a better option in the area. Our other options weren't looking so great. We arranged for me to come back to drop off deposit. The day I came her not so friendly daughter answered the door, she wouldn't let me in. She opened the door a crack and said her mom wasn't home. Flatscreen with cartoons on again in the living room. When I came back again at the agreed time guess what? TV on again!! Fast forward to his first day. I was super nervous thinking about what he was doing, if he was playing, if he ate a snack. When I saw her name pop up on my phone after he'd been there only an hour or 2 I was so scared thinking something bad happened. Guess what Kati told me?? We cannot watch your son. He cries too much. She put her daughter on the phone, she proceeded to robotically explain that they were not equipped to take care of someone like my son, that they could not tend to the other kids because of my son. So you can imagine how that made a mother feel. It's his first day and they could not even give him a chance to get to know them. All kids cry on their first day. He is a very mild mannered little boy. If you let him he would sit alone and play for hours by himself as long as he had a toy and snacks. It was as though he was rejected and discriminated against. I was infuriated and at the same time felt so hurt and sad for my son. I'm tearing right now thinking back to the day this all happened. I didn't want him at her home any longer so I had my older son leave work early to go and pick him up. After a few hours Kati calls me back and tells me that she will give him another chance. Are you kidding me?? Why would I want my son in your care after how you judged and gave up after just hours of knowing him. I let some time pass so I wouldn't be so emotional before I went back to her home to pickup up my deposit. When I arrived she had the same smile on her face, her daughter had the same unfriendly look on her face while she was feeding the poor babies who were staring at the flatscreen again. As I was watching her feed the babies I felt so bad for them. She was just spooning the food into their mouths, no smiles, no interacting with them, no talking to them...so sad. After all that happened I am glad my son didn't end up going there. It really was a blessing in disguise. read more

This review is long overdue. Your children is SAFE at Schery Family Daycare. My 3 children all started here at 4 months old. Now my 1st born is in kindergarten but my two younger children 2 years old and 1 year old still goes here. Katy runs the daycare with her family and sometimes with a hired assistant. It was very hard for me and my husband to leave my 1st born with other people especially when they are still too little (4 months) but Katy made his transition easier. She is caring and nurturing and treats the children like her own. When it was time to look for a child care for my 2nd and 3rd child, I did not look no farther and the decicion was easy because this is the only daycare that I would entrust my children to. We are blessed that she had an opening/spot. Katy makes healthy food for the children. She serves breakfast, lunch and a snack at no extra charge. She plans activities for the children like arts and crafts, circle time, singing, drawing/writing, coloring and outdoor play (weather permits). She will also assist in potty training. Katy is kind, flexible and very easy to work with. She will update you at the end of the day. Katy treats my children like her own and they always leave happy. I love it when my children tell me about their day at "Katy's house." Price is very reasonable, she takes payment weekly. We are so blessed to have found Schery Family Daycare. Katy and her family are like family to us and I trust her with my kids 100%. I will always be grateful to her and her family. read more

This daycare is absolutely the best and safest place I have ever felt for my daughter she is flexible and does such a great job her and her family. Her home is filled with so much good spirits and positive vibes I love walking in her home and feeling peace. My daughter loves going to Katy's she learned many songs and abc's she is also learning to be potty trained with Katy's help. I'm very grateful that I came across her daycare. She is very caring and loving with all the kids as though they are her own. I absolutely would recommend this daycare for any parents looking for a good day care for there kids. read more

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My son Samuel loved going to daycare at Kati's. He started going there at 2 years old and stayed until 5 years old when he was ready to go to kindergarten. Kati and her family really took the time to prepare him for school and for that I will always be grateful. I appreciate them welcoming my son with open arms and all the love they showed my son and I. I miss them everyday now that my son is in school but we will always cherish the moments he had at this daycare. Because of Kati my son learned to eat his veggies, fish and other foods that he wasn't accustomed to so I'm happy with that as well. Her prices are very reasonable and I always felt peace of mind that I was leaving him in great hands and he will always be safe. Thank you for all your help Kati and family! I love you all! read more

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My son started going to daycare at Schery Family Daycare when he was 11 months old till he was almost 2! She and her family provided such a loving and warm place for my son to be at while I was at work. I felt so good knowing he was safe there, being fed healthy homemade food and that he was having fun. She did art projects with them, fun games and even yoga! I would recommend anyone to call and contact Katia if they're interested in a neighborhood in-home daycare. Knowing she loves my son like a family member made us feel so confident that he was in the right place :) read more

We met the Schery family over 12 years ago. The scariest thing for a parent to do is take their 1 year old to a perfect stranger right? Well I have to tell the world that all that fear turned into love and memories with the beautiful Schery Family. My son is 13 years old and still wants to visit and show his appreciation for Katy and her family. I have referred friends and family to Katy over the years and after all these years her doors are still open! Work is stressful enough you don't need to worry when you leave your child in Katy's care. She is simply an angel sent to care for all these children with working parents. read more

My son had the most rewarding time with Katy and her Schery Family Child Care. Katy was a mother and a teacher for my son, who was at the day care center starting from 5 months through 2 and a half years old before we moved to Granada Hills to be closer to work. Now almost five years old and in T-K, my son continues to be close with a child he met while under Katy's care. He remembers how much Katy and her entire family loved him, and was happy to be dropped off each morning that he was in their care. He was the fed the most wonderful meals and loved all the fun arts and crafts. I highly recommend Katy and her Schery Family Child Care!!! read more

Two of my boys came to Katy for day care. They loved it. Katy, plus her daughter and husband who helped run the day care, were all very kind, gentle and creative with our children's needs. My boys loved going there and sometimes didn't want to leave when I came to pick them up because they were having lots of fun. Her daughter even taught the kids yoga. Her rates were the best in the area and she gave us a discount for having two kids at once. My youngest started as an infant and I never had any issues with diaper rash or anything like that. She does the meals included in the price. She helps with potty training. I have no serious complaints and would recommend this place to other parents. I don't know how this place would do with special needs children given that there are a lot of children they have at once. Hence 4 stars rather than 5. I later moved my kids to Westminster Child Center once they met the age criteria and there was space availability because I wanted them to have the classroom-type structure to prepare for Kindergarten. She does take 1-2 weeks of vacation but gives you notice with plenty of time in advance. read more

This lady would let my son cry it out. I've had many issues with bruises and at one time, blood that she never knows how he got. She never changes his diaper and every time we pick him up she would take her time opening up because she finally does change is diaper. Horrible experience overall. At home we give our son attention and let him explore around the house in a safe area. At this day care she would let my son cry in the crib because it was "nap time". Would not recommended this day care to anyone. read more

Katia took care of both of my sons from infant until they went to pre-school. She is kind, gentle and loving with all the kids. She makes home-cooked meals for all the children and feed them breakfast, lunch and snack. She teaches them singing, drawings, and even yoga. We are so grateful to have found her and have her took care of our boys. read more

We have had a wonderful experience with Katy. Our daughter loves going to daycare and sometimes doesn't want to leave. I can tell that they do a lot of singing and dancing there because my daughter comes home and sings songs I never taught her. She also comes home with art & crafts and is learning her colors. My daughter has also made friends and is learning to play and be social with other kids. She eats healthy meals and is clean when we pick her up. We have been very happy and we recommend this daycare to other families. read more

Katia (and family) are kind, caring, and wonderful people. My daughter was with her for a year, from ages 1-2, and now that she is almost 3, she still talks about Katia and the friends she had there. The kids play, learn ABC's if they want, do yoga, make art. Homemade food is wonderful too, lots of beans, veggies, and fruits. Healthy and delicious. My daughter still only wants whole black beans! A very kind and loving environment, especially for the small ones! read more

Katia is AMAZING. She is sweet, caring, and great with kids. Her passion and genuine love of children brightly shines through her warm personality. She gets my highest recommendation. read more

My family and I are so grateful for Katy and her day care. Our son started with Katy when he was about 1 year old. Her home is welcoming and clean and safe for all of the kids. She prepares healthy foods for the children that my son loved. She also made a point to plan fun activities for the children, to have celebrations for holidays and birthdays, and to do age-appropriate learning activities on a daily basis. My son LOVED Katy and happily went to her every day which I am so thankful for. After one year of him being with Katy, we had to move to another city for my husband's job. It has been about 4 months since my son was with Katy, and he still asks for her and says things, "I love Katy." Katy has checked in with us even after we moved and genuinely loves my son. She individualizes her care for each of the children based on their personalities and needs. She was truly a blessing for our family, and I would recommend her daycare to anyone. Your child will be well taken care of and loved. read more

First of all, my son is not even 1 yet and she told me she can't take care of him anymore because he "cries too much" when it's time for him to nap. But she has repeatedly told me before that when he's sleepy is the "only" time he cries. Mind you- I've brought my son here for only 4 or 5 months. Everything was completely fine "before." I find it very odd how my son would just in the RECENT month, would cry when being dropped off. He didn't cry when I would drop him off in the past months. It was only in the last month where he would hate going there for some reason. In addition, I've picked him up with various boo boos. The first one was when he had a lil cut on his upper cheek under his eye. It was minor and I asked her about it, she said she didn't know and didn't even see him cry that day. But AS I LEFT AND STARTED DRIVING, she then called me and said it was from a big Lego that had sharp edges on it and that he probably hurt himself from it while crawling on the floor. (Next day she showed me the Lego and indeed it was a large Lego that had sharp edges) but u know what? I let it go.. Accidents happen right? Literally ONE DAY before she told me she wouldn't watch my son anymore, I called her after picking him up. When I took him out the car, I noticed the inside of his lip was a lil bloody. I called her right then and there and asked her what happened because she didn't tell me anything that day. She told me she had no idea (again) but it's funny because THE NEXT DAY (same day she said she wouldn't be able to take care of him anymore) she told me it was probably because she put him in the crib and as he was "being fussy, he probably hurt himself when he was holding onto the bars on the crib or something" IN ADDITION, the same exact day she told me she wouldn't take care of him anymore, there was a bruise on his leg that def was not there before but the only reason I didn't ask her about it beforehand was because he wore pants that day so I didn't know until I changed him. He also has explosive poop diapers at her house almost every single day and his poop overfills his diaper until it is smeared on his upper back!!!!!! Now let me tell u why this part is very weird. I understand that babies can have explosive poop diapers from time to time but THIS NEVER EVER HAPPENS AT HOME (only when he was a newborn a few times.. Very few times) but this would happen on the daily at her house where I would have to bring countless change of clothes for him. Obviously, she didn't change him many times. And I know this because the entire 5 months he was there, she asked me for diapers AND wipes just once. (I gave her two small packs of Huggies the first time and two packs the second time but when she gave me all his stuff back, she gave back like one and a half packs of Huggies as if she never changed him!!!) my son is also the youngest there that I know of so there's no way he was using another baby's diapers or wipes since she "labels all who's is who's" but he wouldn't fit into any other diaper size anyway... also, when I would ring the doorbell, TELL ME WHY she would always take her sweet time and then 99% of the time, she would be changing his diaper immediately after she opens the door and realized I came to pick him up) the morning of the same exact day she told me she can't take care of him anymore, she also fed my son GOLDFISH CRACKERS.. Mind you, he only has a few front teeth and she gave him the whole cracker. That is def a choking hazard when he can't even chew and goldfish crackers are hard and need to be chewed on. In addition, I have literally only given her a bag of food for him once and she asked me for more Gerber fruit once but when she gave me back all my stuff, she gave me like a whole bag of food she never fed him! U might think she gave him some "homemade" food but I highly even doubt that and that's because every single time she said "oh he ate a lot right now.. He's full" I would go home with him and he would eat TWO gerbers AND MILK. In addition, the kids are always watching television no matter what time I come to drop him off because she makes them glued to the TV. I found a new daycare that goes on a schedule, has an app to see statuses of things happening, learns sensory and motor skills, and the lady even brushes their teeth which Kathy does not do. I swear this woman doesn't feed, change, attend, or even watch ur child let alone keep them from having BLOOD on the inside of their lip and say she has no idea where it came from. (Until she magically "remembers" next day) I can literally go on for a book-long length but I'm gon stop to end it here- this daycare is honestly terrible. things add up after a while And u def don't know what happens behind closed doors. There's a sign that says "all activities are recorded" but I've only ever seen one camera and that's the one in the living room but I've been/seen all areas where children are. I'm def going to do a report of some kind for this place read more

My daughter Ella has been with Katy since she was 10 weeks old, she is now turning 4. I trust Katy 100% with the care of my daughter. There are no words to describe the absolute satisfaction I have had with this daycare. We are treated like family and they have given my daughter so much love and kindness. Ella loves going to daycare and can't wait to get there everyday. Katy provides nutritional breakfast, lunch and snack, making homemade chicken soup and lentils, serving them fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Katy and her staff works with the children teaching them their abc's, numbers, colors, songs and forming their creativity thru art projects and painting. Ella has learned so much and is very advanced for her age due to all the quality time they have spent with her and the other children. I can't recommend this daycare enough. read more

My wife and I have had nothing but a great experience with Katia. Our son loves going to daycare and loves Katia and Elizabeth. He began at 16 months, and we were nervous about leaving him so young. Katia reassured us, and has been nothing but kind and loving to our son. He was initially a foster child before we adopted him, and Katia went through the entire process of vetting with DCFS to allow our son to attend her daycare. She also provides lunches and snacks to the kids at no extra charge. We were referred to her by our best friend who's daughter has attended this daycare since she was one month old. Elizabeth has been working with our son to improve his language skills, and Katia is doing a great job assisting his potty training. We are now starting out daughter with Katia this week. read more