We feel incredibly lucky to have found this daycare for our daughter. It truly offers the best of…read moreboth worlds--the warmth and attention of a daycare with the structure and enrichment of a larger facility. Every day, our daughter is involved in activities that help her grow and learn. From creative art, food prep, science experiments and paper crafts to making custom keychains, the projects are fun and developmentally helpful. There are also so many programs and projects listed in the newsletter we receive regularly. They do a wonderful job helping her build strong fine motor skills, and Fridays are especially fun because of dance day, which she looks forward to each week. What really stands out is the staff. Ms. Hamina and Ms. Kendall are genuinely kind, sincere, and caring. The teachers are always going above and beyond for the kids, and we always feel comfortable knowing our daughter is in good hands. Ms. Hamina keeps me updated throughout the day, which I really appreciate. I was nervous about putting my daughter into daycare at first, but she has had such a positive experience. She adjusted quickly and actually loves daycare! All the other kids are so good to her and each other. We are very grateful for the care and enrichment they provide and would highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a nurturing and engaging environment for their child.

We are so glad we found Little Feet Preschool 3 months ago! From the start, we've been so impressed…read morewith the care, creativity, and warmth here. The teachers, Ms. Hamina and Ms. Kendall, clearly love what they do and genuinely care about the kids. Ms. Hamina has put together an incredible curriculum. In just a short time, our daughter has gotten to experience so many fun activities--visits from police officers, a fire truck, the East Bay SPCA, cooking classes, and a new learning theme each month. Last month, they even put on an art show featuring all of the kids' artwork, which was such a thoughtful touch and a proud moment for us. We also really appreciate the cozy, home-like environment--it feels safe, welcoming, and perfect for young kids. Most importantly, our daughter absolutely loves going every day, which says it all. We're so thankful to have found Little Feet Preschool and highly recommend it to other families!

My son went to this daycare for about a year in 2023. Our experience was a mixed bag…read more The good - It's my son's first daycare and he had a relatively smooth start here. Michelle and her crew are experienced, and they did create a cheerful environment for the kids. The bad - Sloppy day-to-day operations, or so we suspect at least. We could only speculate because the daycare was never open-door to parent visits (aside from the after-hour tour before we enrolled), but there were clear signs: (1) after the final checkout we found our son's steel mug missing, and it sounded like the crew didn't even remember seeing it - makes us wonder how they manage each kid's personal items. (2) Apparently, kids get to watch TV the last hour-ish before pickup every day. When we asked about this, Ms Michelle was 100% unapologetic. ("If you have concerns with that, I can totally arrange for your kid to stay in another room before pickup.") The ugly - The tuition uses a monthly rate without any adjustments for days off, and in December 2023, they're open for a whopping total of FOUR days - which isn't great, but nothing unethical I think, as they did share the calendar beforehand. We happen to be traveling the entire December, so we gave the 30-day notice for an end-of-November checkout. To our surprise, this was considered by Michelle an unfair (?) attempt to circumvent the December rip-off, and she insisted that we receive 5 fewer days of care in November. She would also go out of her way and type a "holiday notice" customized just for us. For context, the schedule has a 5-day off for Thanksgiving that's moved to December instead, and the daycare's open for the week of Thanksgiving. We were given a customized fake schedule that says they're closed during that week. We happened to be traveling, too, so it wasn't a huge issue, but the shady practice and bad attitude by Michelle did leave a bad taste. No, Ms Michelle, you can't claim people are "taking unfair advantages" when all they do is try to stick to YOUR established schedule. The care provided during Thanksgiving week was part of your schedule, simply as that and not a "benefit" that you selectively bestow only to those paying $2,000 for 4 days of care in the next month.

Michelle & Lisa are both very caring with the students. However, we have been disappointed with the…read morelack of being able to see day to day operations. It would be great to be involved more in the class itself. Our child did really take to the teachers which is why that alleviated the anxiety we had, but we are ready for a center with more transparency as we look to relocate.

I absolutely recommend the Lanci family daycare program. We…read morestarted our son with Lanci at 5 months old. He adjusted right away. We were looking for a family daycare environment that would be personal, caring and feel like home. Also importantly it had to match with work schedules averaging from 7:30 am-5:30 pm. His teachers Connie and Mikaela were wonderful. They offer both English and Mandarin language education that supplements what we speak at home. The Lanci house is clean, safe and dedicated to the kids play indoors and outdoors. After trying to organize our home based on Montessori principles, I appreciate that the toys are age appropriate and accessible. There's a small area for cots and cribs for napping and our baby never lost sleep. He's benefited so much from being with other kids both his age and older. He's hit so many milestones including rolling over, sitting and now crawling! He has tried and loved all the foods he eats there. I love that I get updates about all his activities throughout the day (eating, napping, diaper changes). Evelyn and Connie, the program founders are fantastic and truly treat every child like their own. It feels great to have my little one looked after by people who are so caring. We are so lucky to find the Lanci program.

In response to Evelyn's comments:…read more My previous review outlined the unique characteristics of Lanci and what sold my family to sign up. While my conclusion is an opinion, it is based on my family's experience and documented evidence. Regardless, I hope Yelp users take every review with a grain of salt whether 1 or 5 stars. The Bantry location was cited for being overcapacity for both children and caretakers (license # 015700135). The 1:2 to 1:6 ratio depends on if other children are sick/vacation and/or there is staff available. The latter has been difficult with the staff turnover. In my experience at the Bantry location, ~55% of the time spent at Lanci was at a 1:4 ratio, which was not what we signed up initially for. 1. There were no requests to change any policy. The contract I signed did not have a clear vacation policy and I had to get clarification and find common ground with Evelyn. We agreed in writing to a solution. The other reference to the contract was when all infants at Bantry contracted COVID-19 due to a caretaker testing positive a few days prior to all infants being ill. I inquired about the Provider's Sick Day policy and Evelyn agreed to reimburse parents for the days the Bantry location was closed. 2. My family honored the sick policy and that Evelyn was the final arbiter even with a medical opinion in hand. We complied when she requested us to pick up our son as soon as we could. As previously mentioned, our experience has been a hit-or-miss - sometimes our son or other children could attend with cold-like symptoms, other times they could not. 3. Expectations about Lanci were set during initial interactions with Evelyn prior to signing up. I agreed to supply our own diapers/wipes without a tuition adjustment. As Lanci could not fully accommodate for a vegetarian/vegan diet, Evelyn and I agreed to a $100/month tuition adjustment to offset my cost to provide snacks/meals to my son when he started solid food. No further discounts were inquired for. Towards the end of 2022, Evelyn introduced a new ~$350 materials fee for 2023. I asked if my family could be waived given it would exceed our 2023 budget as a tuition of $2750/month is expensive for an 18-24 month year old program. She responded with a no and I respected her decision. Again, the purpose of my review is to provide an updated account of Lanci based on my family's experience and observations.

I work here as an assistant at this daycare And truly love…read morethe space that has been created for the kids. There is a strong focus on maintaining hygiene and cleaning less while also letting the kids have fun and play along with each other. There is also a great desire to teach and have the kids learn to be prepared for school.Overall it is a great place for kids to be in and I would highly recommend any parents in the area to reach out for Day Care services.

We initially planned to enroll our child at Giggles once he turned 2. However, when an unexpected…read moreneed for daycare arose, Jyoti came to our rescue. Fortunately, she had an available spot and promptly accommodated us. Jyoti came highly recommended by one of my husband's colleagues. The daycare is homely,warm and welcoming. Our son eagerly anticipates his mornings at Giggles and always has a happy face during drop-offs and pick-ups. He developed a strong bond with Jyoti. He loves to talk ( babble) about Jyoti and has a twinkle in his eyes whenever we speak about Jyoti at home. The place is safe and clean. They have a structured routine, outdoor time which is very important for the development and setting up the habits. All the meals provided are freshly home-cooked; a standout feature, and they wholeheartedly embrace the celebration of all festivals. And you shall see the artwork; they are fabulous! We truly can't find enough words to express our gratitude to Jyoti and Jagvinder for the exceptional care they provide to our little one. Additionally, they consistently share updates through pictures and videos. If you're in search of daycare for your little one, Jyoti is the best person to entrust with their care. She treats them like her own!!

We are grateful to Anna and the Little Goose team for the care provided to our little one. He has…read morebonded very well with his kind, fun teachers and shares stories every day about his experiences with his friends and teachers, the toys, crafts, or activities they do. The weekly update photos also confirm that he's enjoying his environment at Little Goose. Our little guy was able to potty train smoothly with the partnership between us and his teachers. The first few days without diapers were a bit anxious for him, and the teachers found ways to help calmly and steadily guide him to where he knew what to expect and we are so excited to hit that milestone! We appreciate the teacher's help with regulating and healthily expressing emotions. We also appreciate the exposure to Chinese language. We know that this age is critical for development, and believe the consistent exposure to his Little Goose environment is helping form additional pathways for our little.

We feel so lucky to have found this daycare for our son. Our son has been here for the past two…read moreyears, and it's been such a big part of his early childhood. Anna and the teachers are amazing and clearly care so much about the kids. It has made a huge difference knowing he is somewhere he felt comfortable and cared for. We also really appreciate the updates and pictures, which helps us feel connected to his day. My son has made great friends and always looks forward to going each day, which shows how much he loves it at daycare. Little Goose has been a really positive experience for our family, and we'd happily recommend it to others.

We're very pleased with the childcare we receive at Bright Horizons. The staff and teachers are all…read morewonderful and they take very good care of the children. We get updates each day on what is happening. It puts us at ease. The facility was one of the nicest we toured as well.

I was interested in enrolling my kid so I scheduled a virtual tour. Got the confirmation email, I…read morewas ready with questions, even asked my family to look after the baby so I can have good conversation. The meeting was at 11:00 but I waited for about 20mins no one showed up! No one called me to explain what happened, I called three times but only get to voicemail. I still don't know what happened but this is so disorganized and disrespectful of other's time.

My son has been attending Genius Kids since he was two years old, and what a wonderful journey it…read morehas been. From preschool to aftercare, Genius Kids offers so much--from strong academics to motor skills and essential soft skills. I have seen tremendous growth and development in my child over the years. He was always nurtured, supported, and genuinely cared for. The teachers are exceptional, especially Miss Rashmi, Heema, Miss Mandy, Miss Anita and Miss Maithali, who have all played a significant role in shaping his early years. I will forever cherish my son's time at Genius Kids and am truly grateful for everything this school has given him.

Our daughter has been with Genius Kids Pleasanton Bernal for the past 5 years, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the experience. She looked forward to attending the program every day - both afterschool and summer camps. The staff at this location, along with the owners, is truly exceptional - they are not only experienced, but also caring, supportive, and communicative. The variety of activities and curriculum offered is a major plus, it kept our daughter engaged and exposed to new ideas and challenges. From homework assistance to creative projects and opportunities for social interaction, Genius Kids Pleasanton Bernal provided a well-rounded experience. Over these years, we've also observed improvements in our daughter's socializing skills and ability to make friends (with both kids and staff), which is something we greatly value. Also, from the very beginning, we felt confident about the safety and supervision of our child, and the facility itself is very clean and organized. I would absolutely recommend this center to any parent looking for a great afterschool program. Thank you Genius Kids Pleasanton Bernal, it's been a really great journey!

Our son has been a part of this montessori for over 2.5 years now and I cannot be more thankful to…read morethe director and all the teachers here. They genuinely helped him grow and learn in all his different phases through these two years. Huge shout out to Ms.Neeraja for always putting the kids first and looking out for their overall well being. From all the events they do for kids, to working with parents based on each child's needs and ensuring social emotional learning, the teachers here put in so much effort in taking care of their students that I highly recommend this center for any parents looking for early child care. Special mention to Ms.Sheila who teaches kids with immense patience and always has their back. Ms.Jinu, Ms.Sara, Ms.Kanika, Ms.Chamu and Ms.Richa have all been very attentive and very hands on in our child's learning journey. We are so glad we found this place and very happy with how our child has grown here. Thank you to all the teachers here for creating a safe and caring space for little ones.

We've had a wonderful experience with Learn And Play Montessori over the past almost two years…read more Both of my girls attend here, and we are very happy with the care, learning environment, and support from the staff. The teachers and staff are very friendly, caring, and attentive. Whenever we had any concerns or questions, they addressed them promptly and professionally. My kids are especially very close to Ms. Richa, and it's heartwarming to see the bond and comfort they have with her. A special mention to Ms. Neeraja for maintaining the school so well and for always being approachable and supportive. She truly cares about the children and parents, and makes sure concerns are addressed thoughtfully and promptly. Another thing we truly appreciate is the flexibility and understanding with parents' timings and schedules. It really helps working families. Overall, we highly recommend this school to parents looking for a safe, caring, and supportive Montessori environment for their children.